Senior Electrical Engineer — LV/MV Design & Team Lead

CoMade; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CoMade is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead end-to-end LV and MV electrical design for large-scale infrastructure projects. You will own design decisions, mentor an overseas design team, and collaborate with project managers to meet schedules and budgets.

You will prepare and review drawings, calculations and specifications, ensuring standards compliance and best-practice engineering. A PE license and 7+ years in LV design are preferred; full working rights in Australia.

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 leading and managing a design team, preferably with international team management experience.
• Strong understanding of relevant standards and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

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

LV design

MV design

Design leadership

Mentoring

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

CoMade is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead end-to-end LV and MV electrical design for large-scale infrastructure projects. You will own design decisions, mentor an overseas design team, and collaborate with project managers to meet schedules and budgets.

You will prepare and review drawings, calculations and specifications, ensuring standards compliance and best-practice engineering. A PE license and 7+ years in LV design are preferred; full working rights in Australia.