Lead Electrical Engineer

Specialized electrical consultancy, global projectsWorkplace with winning cultureLead Electrical Engineer

EngineeringElectricalPerth, WA basedPermanent / Full TimeSpecialized electrical consultancy, global projectsWorkplace with winning cultureDiverse clientele across resources

Our client

are leaders in the Electrical Engineering space, delivering design and project deliveryservices to the Mining, Utilities, Materials Handling and Industrial sectors with extensive and proven capabilities in Australia, and around the world.

With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Toronto, Manila & Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania , our client have the capability to design and deliver on complex projects, from early study work to commissioning and handover, drawing on the expertise of senior company personnel who have worked together for 30 + years.

Werequire a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Perth based design team, contributing & coordinating design on a range of major Lithium Gold & Copper projects, in Australia, & offshore that our client has been driving from study phase.

Key Requirements

Have a solid understanding of technical (E, I&C) principals relating to the large industrial & complex operational assets that our clients own and operate.

Relevant Electrical engineering degree or equivalent qualificationExperience co ordinating / driving specialized electrical teams, on front end greenfield and brownfield development projects with complex electrical scopeLV design experience (LV MCC design, protection & co-ordination studies)Major project design experience throughout the design cycleExperience / exposure to project delivery, driving a job, (not necessarily an entire project)Understand the project development process for juniors/mid-tier minersProvide specialized advice and guidance to clientThe ability to contribute / influence in a meeting; exercises good judgment on how to contribute, and collaborative behavior

The role will be Perth based, working with an established design team, however there may be occasional input on the studies and reports of our Toronto office, as well as the coordination of works from our engineering office in Manila.

To be considered for the role of Lead Electrical Engineer you need solid design experience on complex high value electrical projects.

Our client hire for the long term, not for projects, and while these projects have years of work in them, as the plant completes commissioning, you will have the option to move onto a range of other ongoing projects in the minerals and metals space.

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Want the chance to be more involved with client interactions or have some input on proposals?

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How would you like to make valued contributions to engineering / design outcomes across a diverse portfolio of projects – some with a total investment cost of up to $250M?

Want the chance to be more involved with client interactions or have some input on proposals?

If so, this would be a great development opportunity for you to broaden your skills beyond the technical arena. If you're happy to remain in a purely technical role, we can continue you on this trajectory.

Working closely with Project Managers, you'll be providing technical expertise and advice across all stages of project design – Order of Magnitude, Pre-Feasibility Studies, Feasibility Studies, Detailed Design and Execution.

Your role will be key to identifying and defining engineering solutions for our clients.

We'll also be asking you to:Mentor and develop other Civil Engineers.
Undertake storm water investigations, flood studies and devise mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with industry and client standards.
Manage your own time across projects to ensure deliverables are met.
Identify and report on any potential deviations from agreed scope of works.

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A keen eye for detail, good time management and a knack for problem-solving.
Current right to work in Australia.

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Principal Electrical Designer

Mining/Resources Sustaining capital ProjectsPerth, WA basedFlexible Working opportunitiesVery competitive ratesTier 1 Engineering firmAbout the jobWe're looking for a Principal Electrical Designer to join our Perth team.

As a Principal Electrical Designer, you will be focusing onthe primary purpose of this role is to drive and deliver safe and sustainable electrical design on a for various sustaining capital projects.

Large component of the scopes will have brownfield elements; strong design capabilities on brownfield projects is key.

The successful candidate is expected to be able to lead and coordinate the design deliverables, coordinate work amongst the team, ensure technical integrity of the deliverables and conduct work in line with company procedures.

Not all roles on the project will require the individual to work in a lead capacity however ability to quality check and sign off on deliverables on behalf of the discipline is necessary.

Proven discipline project lead experience on brownfield projects is highly preferred.
What you'll doWe are looking for a Principal Electrical Designer to join our team in Perth .

The role responsibilities include:
Deliver discipline specific design and drafting services that meet companu, the client's and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

Perform discipline specific design and drafting services such as:

ensure the project scope is clear and that changes to scope comply with project change management process.prepare/assist and oversee the production of engineering drawings and all drawings and documents are checked in accordance with Company checking done is on time and within budget; andparticipate in project reviews as required.

Assist in scoping requirements and estimating design budget in response to requests for Lead Engineers.
Support the discipline in interviewing candidates for the project.

Communicate effectively and regularly with the project Lead Engineers, other discipline design teams, Workshare team and Project Engineers/Managers on design progress, technical matters, workshare, and resource planning.

Establish and maintain good working relationships within Company, with its clients and other.stakeholders.
Identify issues and problems; develop appropriate and innovative solutions; and ask for assistance if required.
Interface with the instrumentation and control discipline to complete design scope.

Where working in the capacity of the project design lead:
Initiate, manage and supervise, design and drafting assignments with the home office and Workshare team.
Ensure technical integrity of the discipline's deliverables through the implementation of checking and design review activities.
Provide technical direction, control and supervision for design on the project.
Deliver the discipline's design deliverables within schedule and budget.
Manage quality and consistency within the discipline.
Coordinate change control and technical query process within the discipline.
Manage discipline resources assigned to the project.
Report progress of discipline deliverables.
Resolve discipline technical issues.
Maintain discipline task and deliverables lists for the project.
Coordinate design with other disciplines and squad checking deliverables.
Motivate and manage the team's performance, competency and develop staff within the group including the provision of on-the-job training.
What you'll have

A recognised design qualification (Advanced Diploma) in the relevant discipline or recognised Electrical trade qualification.

A decent relevant experience in designing and drafting with promising experience recently in resources (or closely allied) industry, BP preferred.

Proven lead role experience managing designers on multiple brownfield resources projects.

Essential:

Experienced, competent user of AutoCAD, Microstation (2D & 3D).Competent in the use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite, PDF Exchange, Bluebeam.

Selection of electrical equipment (lighting & small power, control & wiring devices, enclosures).

Proven experience in designing electrical deliverables such as:
Single line diagrams – HV and LVThree-line DiagramsSchematics for panels such as incomers, feeders, VSDs and motor starters.
Cable schedules.
Material takes offs / BoM.Electrical equipment layouts.
Switchroom layouts.
Earthing layouts.
Earthing diagrams.
Key interlocking diagrams.
Primary and secondary schematics.
Termination diagrams.
Panel general arrangements.
Lighting and Small Power layouts.

Preferred:
AVEVA 3D modelling packages, (PDMS, E3D).Hazard area layouts.
Why you should apply

A supportive work environment where innovation is inspired, and new ideas are encouraged.
The opportunity and support to develop your career globally.
A competitive remuneration package.
A global company commitment to all things related to health, safety and the environment.

You must have current unrestricted working rights for Australia to be eligible for consideration and only those candidates with appropriate qualifications and experience will be contacted directly.

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