Senior Electrical Engineer – Telecom Power & Earthing Design

Service Stream Limited; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ServiceStream is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Melbourne to deliver expert design and documentation for power and earthing systems at wireless base stations. You will coordinate with authorities, prepare SLDs and drawings, and support project delivery teams while ensuring compliance with Aussie standards.

You will lead electrical design for AC mains, earthing, and DC systems, conduct desk studies, and liaise with DNSPs to progress connections, upgrades, and alterations.

Qualifications

• Electrical design for AC mains power, earthing, and DC systems for wireless telecom infrastructure.
• Desktop analysis and route design of electrical service mains from survey inputs, maps, and images.
• Develop Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), cable schedules, and detailed electrical drawings to meet load requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with Australian Standards and client/authority requirements.
• Liaise with electrical contractors and DNSPs to determine scope and resolve power connection issues.
• Manage applications for new connections, upgrades, and alterations to power supply.
• Prepare technical documentation, templates, and design guidelines.
• Contribute to pre-construction risk assessment by understanding constructability and providing mitigation strategies.
• Conduct site visits to identify point-of-supply (POS), cable paths, and confirm site conditions.
• Define scope of works and provide design clarification to project stakeholders.
• Review subcontractor deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
• Provide input into Power Viability Audits (PVA) and facilitate exemption processes where applicable.
• Assist in project coordination by advising on power applications, timelines, and deliverables.
• Participate in continuous improvement and mentoring of junior engineers.
• Respond to design-related queries from clients and other wireless teams.

Responsibilities

• Electrical design for AC mains power, earthing, and DC systems for wireless telecom infrastructure
• Desktop analysis and route design of electrical service mains from survey inputs, maps, and images
• Develop SLDs, cable schedules, and detailed electrical drawings to meet load requirements
• Ensure designs comply with Australian Standards and client and authority requirements
• Liaise with electrical contractors and DNSPs to determine scope and resolve power connection issues
• Manage applications for new connections, upgrades, and alterations to power supply
• Prepare technical documentation, templates, and design guidelines
• Contribute to pre-construction risk assessment by understanding constructability and providing mitigation strategies
• Conduct site visits to identify POS, cable paths, and confirm site conditions
• Define scope of works and provide design clarification to project stakeholders
• Review subcontractor deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and compliance
• Provide input into Power Viability Audits (PVA) and facilitate exemption processes where applicable
• Assist in project coordination by advising on power applications, timelines, and deliverables
• Participate in continuous improvement and mentoring of junior engineers
• Respond to design-related queries from TPG and other wireless clients

Skills

Electrical design

AC mains power

Earthing

DC systems

SLDs & drawings

Power connections

Client liaison

Risk assessment

Site visits

Project coordination

Mentoring

Queries resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

ServiceStream is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Melbourne to deliver expert design and documentation for power and earthing systems at wireless base stations. You will coordinate with authorities, prepare SLDs and drawings, and support project delivery teams while ensuring compliance with Aussie standards.

You will lead electrical design for AC mains, earthing, and DC systems, conduct desk studies, and liaise with DNSPs to progress connections, upgrades, and alterations.