Senior Electrical Engineer

WorkPac Technical and Operations; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkPac Technical and Operations – Melbourne VIC is seeking a lead electrical design engineer for water and wastewater projects across Western Australia. You will design LV power distribution, switchboards, motor control centres and drive systems, with BIM coordination.

Requires a degree in electrical engineering, 5+ years of consultancy experience, CPEng or NER progression, and strong AS/NZS knowledge. Permanent full-time base in Perth, Adelaide or Melbourne with WA site travel; salary circa

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• At least 5 years’ electrical design experience with an engineering consultancy
• Direct design experience on Australian water or wastewater infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3008 and related standards
• Experience designing power and drive systems for pump stations or treatment plants
• Experience working on brownfield upgrades at operating facilities
• Experience with WA water utility projects highly regarded
• CPEng or NER registration, or working towards it

Responsibilities

• Design LV power distribution, switchboards and motor control centres
• Specify and design variable speed drives and motor starting systems for pumping
• Complete cable sizing, earthing, lighting and standby power design
• Carry out power system studies, including load flow, fault level and arc flash
• Prepare design reports, specifications and equipment schedules
• Direct and check electrical drafting and BIM deliverables
• Coordinate interfaces with instrumentation, controls and SCADA design
• Assess existing electrical assets for brownfield upgrades and renewals
• Ensure designs meet Australian Standards and utility design requirements

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Motor control

AS/NZS 3000

AS/NZS 3008

Water/wastewater design

CPEng/NER

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM

Job description

WorkPac Technical and Operations – Melbourne VIC

About Our Client

Our client is a respected Australian engineering consultancy delivering design services to water utilities and local government. With significant investment in WA, Vic and SA Water infrastructure over the next five years, they are building a specialist water design team across Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne.

About the Position

Lead electrical design on water and wastewater infrastructure projects across WA

Projects include treatment plants, pump stations, reservoirs, borefields and pipeline networks

A mix of new builds and brownfield upgrades at live utility assets

Work alongside mechanical, process, structural and controls engineers

This role is linked to an upcoming engineering panel bid. Shortlisted candidates will be included in the proposal (with consent), with the role starting after a successful appointment

Permanent full-time role based in Perth, Adelaide or Melbourne, with travel to WA sites as required

Key Responsibilities Include

Design LV power distribution, switchboards and motor control centres

Specify and design variable speed drives and motor starting systems for pumping

Complete cable sizing, earthing, lighting and standby power design

Carry out power system studies, including load flow, fault level and arc flash

Prepare design reports, specifications and equipment schedules

Direct and check electrical drafting and BIM deliverables

Coordinate interfaces with instrumentation, controls and SCADA design

Assess existing electrical assets for brownfield upgrades and renewals

Ensure designs meet Australian Standards and utility design requirements

Skills and Experience Required

Degree in Electrical Engineering

At least 5 years’ electrical design experience with an engineering consultancy

Direct design experience on Australian water or wastewater infrastructure

Strong knowledge of AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3008 and related standards

Experience designing power and drive systems for pump stations or treatment plants

Experience working on brownfield upgrades at operating facilities

Experience with WA water utility projects highly regarded

CPEng or NER registration, or working towards it

Salary of $200k plus super

Specialist water design work with a clear long-term pipeline

Join a growing team at the start of a major WA program

Design-focused role, with no heavy project management load

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more. Choosing WorkPac is always a Good Move.

EEO

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.