Senior Electrical Engineer - Low Voltage (LV), Buildings

GHD; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer – Low Voltage (LV) to lead the design of LV power distribution, lighting and related electrical infrastructure for complex infrastructure and building services projects.

You will collaborate with Mechanical, Hydraulic, Fire and civil disciplines, manage design activities from concept to commissioning, mentor junior engineers and support client relationships with a proactive, risk-aware approach.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in LV electrical building services.
• Chartered Professional Engineer status with Engineers Australia and RPEV registration, or eligible to obtain these.
• Strong experience designing LV electrical building services including power distribution and lighting.
• Proficiency in PowerCad and lighting design tools (Agi32, ElumTools).

Responsibilities

• Deliver LV electrical building services designs for complex projects.
• Coordinate electrical design with multidisciplinary teams across other engineering disciplines.
• Manage design activities from concept through construction and commissioning with quality and risk oversight.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and contribute to capability development.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to technical reports and proposals.

Skills

LV electrical systems

Building services design

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PowerCad

Agi32

ElumTools

Job description

Description

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.

Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.

Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow.

Due to a significant major rail project win and an ongoing strong workload, we are seeking an accomplished Senior Electrical Engineer – Low Voltage (LV), Buildings to join our well-respected team in Melbourne. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of complex infrastructure and building services projects.

Working alongside industry-leading professionals, you will play a key role in delivering innovative, sustainable and technically robust electrical engineering solutions across diverse markets, including transport and infrastructure, healthcare, education, defence, data centres, commercial and public sector developments.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you’ll bring strong technical expertise in low voltage electrical systems and building services design.You’ll be confident managing complex and critical technical matters, using sound judgement and a collaborative approach to deliver high-quality outcomes.

This diverse and exciting role will see you working on:

• Delivering high-quality electrical building services designs, with a focus on low voltage (LV) systems.
• Designing and reviewing LV power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting and associated electrical infrastructure, ensuring quality, compliance and fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Coordinating electrical design with multidisciplinary teams across Mechanical, Hydraulic, Fire, Structural, Civil and specialist disciplines.
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to technical reports, assessments, proposals and project opportunities.
• Managing electrical design activities from concept through to construction and commissioning, with responsibility for quality, risk, budgets and timeframes.
• Mentoring less experienced engineers and sharing technical knowledge to support capability and development across the team.
• Championing sustainable, energy-efficient and innovative solutions that create long-term value for clients and communities.

What would you bring to the team?

• A tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, with 7+ years’ experience in LV electrical building services, ideally within a consulting environment.
• Chartered Professional Engineer status with Engineers Australia and RPEV registration, or eligibility to obtain these.
• Strong experience designing and delivering LV electrical building services, including power distribution, lighting and integrated building systems.
• Proficiency in PowerCad and other relevant electrical design software, with lighting design experience highly regarded (Agi32, ElumTools etc).
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with clients, contractors, sub-consultants and other engineering disciplines.
• Sound knowledge of relevant Australian building regulations, electrical standards, codes and compliance requirements.
• Strong client and stakeholder communication skills, with commercial and risk awareness and the ability to contribute to proposals and successful project delivery.

You’ll work as part of a collaborative project team, spending time across GHD and project offices and working alongside professionals from partner organisations to deliver complex and significant infrastructure.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.