Senior Electrical Engineer - Marine & Offshore Systems

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

Job summary

Thrust Maritime Pty. Ltd. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design across complex marine and offshore machinery.

You will drive power distribution, motor control and electrical integration with hydraulic systems, coordinating with mechanical and controls teams to deliver safe, reliable solutions. The role focuses on industrial electrical design rather than instrumentation, requiring PLC interfaces, standards compliance and hands-on engineering throughout the lifecycle

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with demonstrated experience in industrial electrical design.
• Experience with three-phase systems, power distribution and motor control.
• Knowledge of PLCs, instrumentation and automation interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering and design activities across complex industrial/marine equipment projects.
• Design electrical power distribution, motor control, protection and related systems.
• Produce electrical drawings, schematics, cable schedules and technical documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Industrial design

PLC integration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Thrust Maritime Pty. Ltd. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design across complex marine and offshore machinery.

You will drive power distribution, motor control and electrical integration with hydraulic systems, coordinating with mechanical and controls teams to deliver safe, reliable solutions. The role focuses on industrial electrical design rather than instrumentation, requiring PLC interfaces, standards compliance and hands-on engineering throughout the lifecycle