Senior Electrical Engineer - HV/LV Design & Protection

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

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.