Senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer - Naval Shipboard

Defence Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Defence Australia in Canberra seeks an APS 6 Electrical Power Generation and Distribution Senior Engineer for the Hunter Class Frigate Directorate. You will provide technical assurance, review design materiel, and lead risk assessments across electrical generation and distribution systems.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, support certification, and advise on integrating new technologies while maintaining safety, compliance and robust design for the Hunter Class program.

Qualifications

• Solar and grid-connected electrical generation and distribution knowledge.
• Experience in engineering change assessment and verification activities.
• Strong ability to review complex technical documentation and provide recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical assurance advisor for Electrical Power Generation and Distribution systems.
• Review delivered design materiel against requirements, policies, and regulatory frameworks.
• Identify and manage risks related to electrical design and integration of new technologies.
• Investigate non-conformances and develop corrective recommendations.

Skills

Electrical power generation

Electrical distribution

Risk management

Engineering judgement

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Tools

Load flow analysis

Fault level analysis

Voltage drop analysis

Power quality investigations

Job description

Defence Australia in Canberra seeks an APS 6 Electrical Power Generation and Distribution Senior Engineer for the Hunter Class Frigate Directorate. You will provide technical assurance, review design materiel, and lead risk assessments across electrical generation and distribution systems.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, support certification, and advise on integrating new technologies while maintaining safety, compliance and robust design for the Hunter Class program.