Switchboard Designer

4 months ago


Edinburgh, Australia Mayfield Industries Pty Limited Full time

**Switchboard Designer**

**About Us**:
At Mayfield, we are proudly Australian owned & operated since 1936 and pride ourselves on adding value through innovation and collaboration. This approach, combined with our commitment to our people and partners, allows us to be leaders in the design and manufacture of one of a kind and modular switchboard, control systems and transportable substation solutions to meet safety and reliability demands of critical electrical infrastructure across the nation.

**The Role**:
Through continued growth we are seeking an experienced **Switchboard Designer** to join our team based in our modern manufacturing facility in Edinburgh. This role performs complex design assignments on switchboards, entailing the review and incorporation of technical specifications and relevant standards. Initiative with investigation and research will be a key to success. The Switchboard Designer partners with and supports the Lead Switchboard Designer in the delivery of projects for clients in the following industries:

- Renewable Energy
- Infrastructure
- Power Generation & Transmission
- Water & Wastewater
- Mining
- Heavy Industry
- Minerals & Metals Processing
- Oil & Gas

Our products are industry leading and continually improving due to the creative excellence of our design team. What skills and innovation can you bring?

**Responsibilities**:

- Perform CAD design and drafting on distribution, motor control switchboards, control and other panels.
- Define and recommend specifications and performance or functional requirements for new projects.
- Work to automate repetitive design tasks by using innovative solutions and developing customised design tools in CAD programs and spreadsheets.
- Assist in the development and continuous improvement to achieve truly “Modular” Switchboard design, systems and processes.
- Collaborate in reviewing and refining work practices to bring improved efficiencies in design, construction methods and materials usage.
- Undertake or assist in the preparation of feasibility studies, surveys and reports, design layouts, specifications, bills of quantities and materials lists.
- Carry out factory inspections and liaise with suppliers, clients or engineers concerning the design, installation, construction and commissioning of assigned work.

**Qualifications**:

- Relevant degree/ trade qualifications/ certifications in Electrical/ Engineering/ Switchboard Design

**Experience**:

- Switchboard design
- Switchboard assembly
- Project Engineering

**Benefits**:

- Working with a talented team of designers, engineers, project support and production teams.
- Potential long-term career opportunities.
- Free on-site parking.

Our values proudly focus on safety, partnerships, people, innovation, integrity, quality and community. We celebrate diversity and provide an inclusive working environment with great team culture.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

- What is your hourly rate expectation?

**Experience**:

- Switchboard design: 2 years (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 11/03/2024