Senior Electrical Engineer

WGA (Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec); Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave options

Flexible hours & work from home

Learning and development programs

Work180 endorsed workplace

Job summary

WGA seeks a consultancy Electrical Engineer (Mid to Senior) in Perth to deliver high engineering design standards for Power/Industrial projects. You will report to the Regional Electrical Engineering Manager and help grow the team.

Responsibilities include power systems analysis, protection design, and reports for clients in Buildings, Transport, Water, and Resources sectors. Strong ETAP/DigSilent skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Post-graduate HV/LV experience in Power/Industrial sectors.
• Ability to lead and influence project teams.

Responsibilities

• LV/HV power systems analysis and protection design.
• Prepare and present technical reports.
• Lead and support project delivery for regional clients.

Skills

HV power systems

LV power systems

Protection design

ETAP modelling

DigSilent exposure

Project leadership

Client relations

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

ETAP

DigSilent

Job description

About Us

WGA is an Australian and New Zealand company like no other - we are technically led, loved by our long-term clients and have deep roots in our communities. With a team of over 800 people, WGA provides a rich, diverse, and empowered workplace, and offers you a chance to work alongside some of the best in the business.

WGA offers an outstanding working environment that fosters and supports mutual learning, respect, dignity, cultural openness, and an appreciation of differing perspectives and backgrounds. We strive to offer inspiring career paths and a selection of fantastic employee benefits including exceptional parental leave options, flexible hours and work from home capability and learning and development programs tailored to you.

We empower our engineers and designers to think outside the square and dare to be different in their delivery of tailored design engineering solutions across the Buildings, Transport, Water Infrastructure, Urban Development, Ports and Marine, Energy, Defence and Resources sectors.

About Our Approach

We focus upon the core philosophy of delivering excellent engineering solutions for our valued Clients which allows us to create exceptional, long-term opportunities for our personnel. Our unique style of project delivery ensures that our people don't have to choose between maintaining hands on Engineering Design and corporate career options, they can have both!

About Our Role

Due to sustained growth in the region, a strategic role has been established for a consultancy experienced Electrical Engineer (Mid to Senior Level) to be based in our Perth office and our Industrial and Resources team. With a focus on delivering high engineering design standards this role will directly report to and support the Regional Electrical Engineering Manager and assist in further growth of the team.

Role Accountabilities

• LV and HV power systems analysis (loadflow, fault levels, protection)
• LV and HV power systems design (SLDs, schematics, cable schedules, layouts)
• Protection systems design
• Earthing and lightning protection system design
• Preparation and presentation of reports

About You

• Appropriate Tertiary Qualifications in Electrical Engineering
• Multiple years of post-graduate HV or LV, experience within the Power / Resources / Industrial sector
• Detailed understanding of Electrical Infrastructure for Industrial Sites and Generation facilities
• Experience with specifying and selecting switchgear, power system components and substation plant
• Proven experience modelling HV projects in ETAP. Additional exposure to DigSilent would be highly regarded
• Demonstrated ability to lead, with good influencing, motivating and delegation skills
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills, both internally and externally
• Strong client focus and the ability to work within or lead a project team
• Controls experience preferred but not essential

About Working With Us

At WGA we believe a diverse workplace fosters unique and progressive ideas and drives our culture of learning and sharing knowledge. We encourage all to apply because whatever your background you can progress your career and enjoy the benefits that only a privately owned organisation can offer.

WGA is a Work180 endorsed workplace for women, find out more at WGA | WORK180 Endorsed Employer