Senior Switchboard Designer — Lead Production-Ready Panels

Gem Switchboards; Gosford; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee trade discounts

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

GEM Switchboards is seeking a Senior Switchboard Designer to lead and oversee switchboard projects, ensuring designs meet contract requirements, Australian Standards, and GEM quality expectations.

The role requires extensive switchboard design experience, the ability to work independently, and ownership of design deliverables from concept to production. You will coordinate with Production and support Procurement with accurate BOMs and milestones.

Qualifications

• Significant switchboard design experience.
• Ability to take ownership of projects with minimal supervision.
• Electrical Engineering qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete or oversee the design of switchboards for assigned projects.
• Review scopes, drawings and technical documentation.
• Ensure designs meet Australian Standards, specifications and GEM requirements.
• Resolve design queries and issues.
• Prepare designs and documentation for production.
• Coordinate with Production for clear drawings and build instructions.
• Provide material lists and technical information to Procurement.
• Provide Project Managers with design timelines and milestones.
• Identify design risks, long-lead items and constraints.
• Participate in internal project meetings and design reviews.
• Support quality checks, inspections and FAT processes.
• Maintain accurate drawings, revisions and documentation.
• Contribute to improvements in design standards and templates.

Skills

AS 3000 knowledge

AS 61439 knowledge

Engineering practice

Planning and organisation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Proactive process improvement

Collaborative approach

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification

Tools

AutoCAD LT

Galaxy

TM Designer

Job description

GEM Switchboards is seeking a Senior Switchboard Designer to lead and oversee switchboard projects, ensuring designs meet contract requirements, Australian Standards, and GEM quality expectations.

The role requires extensive switchboard design experience, the ability to work independently, and ownership of design deliverables from concept to production. You will coordinate with Production and support Procurement with accurate BOMs and milestones.