Senior Electrical Engineer
WGA (Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec)
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Job summary
WGA, an AtkinsRéalis Company, is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Mid to Senior level) to join our Perth team and support the Industrial/Resources sector across Australia. The role focuses on delivering high engineering design standards for LV and HV networks, protection, and earthing, with exposure to ETAP modelling and substation projects.
You will report to the Regional Electrical Engineering Manager, contribute to team growth, and collaborate with clients to ensure outcomes meet safety,
Qualifications
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering.
- Multiple years of post-graduate HV or LV experience in Power/Resources/Industrial sectors.
- Detailed understanding of Electrical Infrastructure for Industrial Sites and Generation facilities.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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Job description
WGA, an AtkinsRéalis Company, is a multidisciplinary engineering and project management consultancy delivering complex infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand. Combining deep local knowledge with global capability, we connect our clients to an extensive network of engineering specialists, innovative solutions, and industry-leading expertise across the transportation, water, power and renewables, ports and marine, defence, resources, and industrial sectors. 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. We offer a collaborative work environment that promotes mutual learning, respect, dignity, cultural openness, and an appreciation for diverse perspectives and backgrounds. At WGA, you'll find inspiring career pathways, opportunities to learn from technical specialists, and the support to grow professionally and personally. We offer a range of employee benefits, including industry-leading parental leave, flexible working arrangements, work-from-home opportunities, and learning and development programs designed to help you succeed.
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!
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.
- 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
- 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
At WGA, we believe a diverse workplace fosters unique and progressive ideas and drives our culture of learning and knowledge sharing. We welcome applications from all candidates from all backgrounds. Join us and advance your career while enjoying the unique benefits and opportunities that come with being part of a local team with global reach.
WGA is a Work180 endorsed workplace for women, find out more at WGA | WORK180 Endorsed Employer
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