Senior Electrical Engineer

Alliance Automation; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PD and training support

Flexible working arrangements

Paid parental leave

20 days annual leave

Alliance Day

Wellbeing initiatives

Team and social events

Job summary

Alliance Automation is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Wollongong to lead heavy industrial electrical design across diverse projects. You will own electrical outcomes from concept through commissioning, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Strong safety focus and practical, hands-on leadership are essential. You’ll mentor junior engineers, engage with clients, and ensure designs meet Australian Standards while coordinating with project teams to deliver robust, reliable solutions

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• At least five years of electrical engineering experience in heavy industrial environments.
• Experience in heavy industry sectors (manufacturing, mining/minerals, metals, water/wastewater, energy/utilities, process industries).
• Experience in design, construction, commissioning or maintenance of heavy industrial electrical installations.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, design methodologies and Australian Standards.
• Experience drafting and reviewing drawings, specifications, calculations and design reports.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems: power distribution, motor control, protection, switchboards.
• Understanding of control systems, instrumentation and OT environments.
• Experience coordinating activities across multidisciplinary projects and delivering to schedule.
• Ability to build effective client, contractor, supplier and internal team relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with safe, quality-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering electrical designs for heavy industrial projects.
• Engage with clients to understand requirements and define practical scopes.
• Prepare electrical drawings, specifications and design reports.
• Apply knowledge of distribution, motor control, protection and switchgear.
• Provide guidance through design, construction, testing and handover.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards and project quality requirements.
• Coordinate technical deliverables with schedules, budgets and outcomes.
• Advise clients and project teams on technical risks and solutions.
• Mentor graduate and junior engineers and contribute to standards improvement.

Skills

Heavy industrial experience

Electrical design

Power distribution

Motor control

Switchboards

AutoCAD

PowerCAD

Client liaison

Project delivery

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PowerCAD

Job description

Build Your Future with Alliance Automation

At Alliance Automation, we're helping shape the future of Australian industry through automation, digital innovation, electrical engineering and operational technology.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Wollongong, bringing strong heavy industrial experience to technically challenging projects across the Illawarra and broader Australian industry.

This is a hands-on senior role for an engineer who understands complex industrial environments and enjoys solving real-world electrical engineering challenges. You'll combine strong technical capability with project delivery and client engagement, taking ownership of electrical design outcomes while working alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, project managers and technical specialists.

If you enjoy being close to the engineering, working with industrial assets and solving complex problems from design through to commissioning, this is an opportunity to do that while building your career in Wollongong.

The Opportunity

You’ll work across the full project lifecycle, from understanding client requirements and developing concepts through detailed design, construction support, testing, commissioning and handover.

Heavy industrial experience will be central to the role. We’re looking for someone who understands the practical realities of designing and delivering electrical solutions within operating industrial environments, where safety, reliability, maintainability and constructability all matter.

You’ll remain technically hands-on while taking ownership of engineering outcomes, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary project teams, mentoring developing engineers and contributing to the continued improvement of our electrical engineering capability.

Your role will include:

• Developing, reviewing and delivering electrical engineering designs for heavy industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Working directly with clients and stakeholders to understand operational requirements, define scopes and develop practical, fit-for-purpose engineering solutions.
• Preparing and reviewing electrical design documentation, including single-line diagrams, schematics, general arrangements, equipment schedules, technical specifications, calculations and design reports.
• Applying your knowledge of industrial electrical systems including power distribution, motor control, protection systems, switchboards and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Providing technical guidance throughout design, construction, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Ensuring engineering deliverables meet relevant Australian Standards, legislative requirements, client specifications and Alliance Automation quality requirements.
• Coordinating technical deliverables in line with project schedules, budgets and agreed outcomes.
• Providing trusted engineering advice to clients, project teams, contractors, suppliers and site personnel.
• Contributing to design reviews, technical risk assessments, estimating, procurement and commissioning activities.
• Collaborating across electrical engineering, control systems, instrumentation, operational technology and project delivery teams.
• Mentoring and supporting graduate, junior and intermediate engineers in their technical and professional development.
• Building strong client relationships through sound technical advice, clear communication and consistent delivery.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of engineering standards, tools, systems and design processes.
• Promoting a strong culture of health, safety, environment and quality across all project activities.

What You'll Bring

We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in heavy industrial environments and the technical capability to understand not just how electrical systems are designed, but how they operate in the real world.

You’ll be comfortable working across complex industrial facilities, engaging with clients and site teams and developing electrical solutions that consider operational requirements, safety, reliability and practical implementation.

We’re looking for someone with:

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• At least five years of relevant electrical engineering experience, with demonstrated experience in heavy industrial environments.
• Strong experience in sectors such as heavy manufacturing, mining and minerals processing, metals, water and wastewater, energy, utilities, process industries or similar industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience in the design, construction, commissioning or maintenance of heavy industrial electrical installations.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, design methodologies and relevant Australian Standards.
• Experience developing and reviewing electrical drawings, specifications, calculations and other engineering deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems including power distribution, motor control, protection systems, switchboards and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and electrical design software such as PowerCAD or equivalent.
• An understanding of control systems, instrumentation, industrial communications and operational technology environments.
• Experience coordinating technical activities and engineering deliverables across multidisciplinary projects.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with the confidence to make sound technical decisions.
• A practical, accountable approach and a genuine commitment to safety, quality and delivering good outcomes for the client.

What We Offer

We recognise the contribution our people make and provide benefits that support your career, wellbeing and life outside work, including:

• Competitive salary package
• Professional development and training support
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid parental leave
• 20 days of annual leave
• Purchased additional leave options
• An additional Alliance Day to recognise your contribution
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Regular team and social events

Why Alliance Automation?

People are at the centre of everything we do.

We believe great engineering starts with great people. That's why we've created a culture where people are trusted to take ownership, encouraged to share their ideas and supported to keep developing throughout their careers.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to bring your industrial experience to the table, influence technical outcomes and share your knowledge, while continuing to learn from specialists across electrical engineering, control systems, automation, instrumentation and operational technology.

You'll work alongside experienced engineers, designers, project managers and technical specialists to solve complex problems and deliver quality outcomes for our clients. With a diverse range of projects, disciplines and technologies, there's always an opportunity to broaden your experience, strengthen your technical capability and continue growing your career.

Based in Wollongong, you'll have the opportunity to build your career in a region with a strong industrial heritage, while enjoying everything the Illawarra has to offer outside work. It's a great location for engineers who want challenging industrial work without having to compromise on lifestyle.

Our culture is underpinned by five values that guide how we work with our people, our clients and each other:

Care – We put people and safety first.

Collaboration – We work together to achieve more.

Integrity – We do what we say and always act ethically.

Impact – We deliver outcomes that matter.

Curiosity – We challenge ourselves to find better ways.

Ready for Your Next Move?

If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong heavy industrial background looking for greater technical ownership, challenging project work and the opportunity to work with a highly capable multidisciplinary team, we'd like to hear from you.

Alliance Automation is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.