Senior Electrical Engineer: Lead LV/MV Design & Global Team

CoMade; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CoMade in Melbourne, Australia, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead end‑to‑end electrical design packages for major projects. You will drive quality, mentor engineers, and take full accountability for design decisions from concept through delivery.

You will contribute across diverse environments including operational sites, brownfield upgrades, and essential infrastructure, with hands‑on technical leadership and direct client interaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in LV design.
• Experience in leading and managing a design team, preferably with international team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review electrical drawings, calculations, reports, specifications and schedules.
• Undertake design of LV power distribution, main switchboards, distribution boards, lighting, emergency lighting, communications, security, fire detection, cable containment, earthing and lightning protection systems.
• Undertake or support medium voltage design for 11kV, 22kV and 33kV systems, including reticulation, switchgear, transformers, earthing and protection interfaces.
• Manage and mentor an overseas design team, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across different time zones.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure design deliverables are aligned with project schedules and budgets.
• Participate in client meetings and design reviews, presenting technical information clearly and confidently

Skills

Electrical design

Team leadership

Client liaison

Power distribution

MV design

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

PE license preferred

Job description

CoMade in Melbourne, Australia, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead end‑to‑end electrical design packages for major projects. You will drive quality, mentor engineers, and take full accountability for design decisions from concept through delivery.

You will contribute across diverse environments including operational sites, brownfield upgrades, and essential infrastructure, with hands‑on technical leadership and direct client interaction.