Electrical Engineer

We have an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join our team within the JORN project. The Electrical Engineer is accountable for the design and development of Electrical systems and/or equipment in accordance with the contractual and company requirements to achieve the required business performance. The position has no direct reports; however, the role is expected to mentor junior members of the Power Generation team. Occasional travel to remote Radar Sites will be required to support technical scoping activities and supervision of installation works.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture and our people that make it a great place to work.

• Development and Review of Electrical Engineering Design Documentation.
• Progression and Management of Electrical Engineering Projects from Inception to Incorporation.
• Electrical Engineering Technical Projects Include (not limited to):
• Power generation systems
• Generator Control System Design
• Hazardous Areas Assessment and Design
• Arc Flash Assessments
• Programmable Logic Controller Program and Design
• Instrumentation and Control Design
• Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems Design
• Site Electrical Assessments
• Earthing System Design and Testing
• Condition Based Monitoring
• UPS Design
• Development of strong relationships with site based and ad-hoc project teams
• Complete assigned JORN Sustainment engineering changes in accordance with project policies and work instructions, including participation in mandated System Reviews (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Complete all allocated work in accordance with the schedule per the Power Generation 11 Year Plan
• Report progress on Engineering Change, S&Q and MPAAHS to the Power Generation Team Lead weekly
• Assist in performing real-time and retrospective fault diagnosis for system outage events
• Conduct System Safety assessments using applicable process for Hazard Identification and Analysis
• Liaise with Team Leads to set career goals for professional development
• Attend regular Continuous Training sessions to broaden knowledge base and support CPD
• Contribute to team planning, risk management, product safety, quality and SHE
• Develop and apply electrical knowledge of the JORN system, subsystems and units to understand the operation and requirements of current system variants
• Compliance with all System Security requirements
• Work towards and achieve Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) through Engineers Australia (Assistance is provided by BAE in support of the applicant achieving CPEng)
• Participate in peer reviews for a variety of JORN Sustainment artefacts
• Mentor new and junior engineers of the Power and Electrical team, as assigned by the Team Lead
• Develop strong relationships with broader project team, including remote site personnel, contractors, operators and customer
• Any other task as needed to progress engineering changes through the workflow

As an ideal applicant for this opportunity, you'll have:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Experience in projects related to power plants, substations or generator systems
• Experience in electrical circuit design, including protection schemes and relays
• Relevant Power Generation electrical system design knowledge, such as generator switchboard design, load management development and generator controls systems
• Background in defence practices highly desired
• Understanding of requirements analysis, design, verification and other systems engineering principles
• Background working in a Technical Regulatory Framework (e.g. TAMM, TRAMM, NTRF)
• Experience in developing detailed engineering work packages
• Background working in classified environments

We believe in hiring for potential, and we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing. Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings. We are committed to an inclusive culture and belonging, with opportunities across a global team within BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through internal networks and programs. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We are recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. We strive for a positive candidate experience and provide information about our competitive benefits and recruitment process at baesystemscareers.com.au.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. ITAR may apply and nationality could affect suitability.