Senior Electrical Engineer

WGA; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WGA, an AtkinsRéalis Company, invites applications for a strategic Electrical Engineer (Mid to Senior) based in Perth, supporting our Industrial and Resources team. The role focuses on delivering high engineering design standards across LV/HV power systems, protection, earthing, and technical reporting.

You will work closely with the Regional Electrical Engineering Manager to grow the team, lead project activities, and contribute to complex infrastructure projects in Australia and New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering.
• Post-graduate HV or LV experience in Power/Resources/Industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of Electrical Infrastructure for Industrial Sites and Generation facilities.
• Experience with specifying and selecting switchgear, power system components and substation plant.
• Experience modelling HV projects in ETAP; DigSilent exposure is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, with good influencing, motivating and delegation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong client focus and ability to work in or lead a project team.
• Controls experience preferred but not essential.

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client focus

Project team leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

ETAP

DigSilent

Job description

• Variety of projects across Resources, Water, Industrial, Renewables and Power

About us:

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.

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 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.

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