Lead Electrical Design Specialist

2 weeks ago


Port Hedland, Australia beBeeElectricalDesignEngineer Full time $150,000 - $180,000
Job Title

We are seeking a highly experienced electrical design engineer to oversee and deliver high-quality electrical engineering designs across a portfolio of industrial projects. This leadership role will involve technical oversight, team coordination, and client engagement ensuring all designs meet performance, compliance, and safety requirements.


The successful candidate will lead the development of electrical designs including power distribution, motor control, protection systems, and lighting for industrial installations. They will also oversee the preparation of detailed drawings schematics cable schedules and documentation using electrical CAD software.


Key Responsibilities
  1. Develop and lead the implementation of electrical designs for industrial installations.
  2. Oversight of detailed drawings schematics cable schedules and documentation creation using electrical CAD software.
  3. Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards and client specifications.
  4. Maintain design quality through adherence to company procedures peer reviews and design checks.
  5. Conduct and review electrical studies including load flow fault level arc flash and voltage drop analysis.
  6. Review and approve designs supplier documentation and construction packages.
  7. Provide input into project scoping estimating scheduling and risk management.
  8. Coverage by internal teams and external stakeholders for integrated design outcomes.
  9. Technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
  10. Support commissioning teams and respond to site-based technical queries.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Minimum 8–10 years' experience in electrical design engineering preferably in mining oil & gas utilities or heavy industry sectors.
  • Strong knowledge of LV and HV electrical systems equipment specifications and design practices.
  • Proficient in electrical design tools such as AutoCAD EPLAN ETAP or PowerTools.
  • Solid understanding of AS/NZS 3000 AS/NZS 3008 AS/NZS 61439 and other relevant standards.
  • Excellent communication leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proven ability to manage design deliverables across multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Australian working rights – Citizen / PR or Eligible Visa.
  • Chartered Professional Engineer CPEng or Registered Professional Engineer RPEQ / RPEV.
  • Experience in site-based engineering commissioning or construction support.
  • Exposure to hazardous area classification and design AS/NZS 60079.
  • Familiarity with digital engineering tools and design automation.

What We Offer

At Frontline Automation we value our employees above all else. Our workplace culture is built on integrity trust and support and prioritises work-life balance. We offer a competitive remuneration package that rewards your loyalty and contribution. You'll be invested in professionally and have access to an inclusive environment in which you can succeed.

  • A competitive remuneration package.
  • Employee bonus and reward schemes.
  • Exclusive employee discounts and offers.
  • Ongoing mentoring and training for professional development and career progression.
  • Employee assistance program for employees and their families.


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