Junior Electrical Engineering Student

Electrical Engineering Assistant

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Electrical Engineering student to join our team as an assistant. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and be able to apply them in a real-world setting.

The role will involve providing foundational support in the management and maintenance of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and Electrical assets. This will include assisting with asset data management, supporting maintenance activities, and contributing to project delivery and commissioning of new ITS&E assets.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively in a team environment. They will also have a strong ability to learn and adapt quickly, with a willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Assist with asset data management, including data entry and record-keeping\
• Support maintenance activities, including routine checks and repairs\
• Contribute to project delivery and commissioning of new ITS&E assets\
• Provide technical support on electrical engineering aspects of ITS, traffic signals, road lighting, and related electrical applications\
• Assist in investigating and analysing engineering designs and projects, applying relevant legislation, standards, and electrical engineering principles\
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders by preparing technical reports, responding to public enquiries, and providing clear written and verbal advice\
• Participate in multi-disciplinary project teams involved in the delivery of ITS infrastructure\
• Assist in applying asset management strategies, including maintenance and refurbishment planning, for ITS&E infrastructure and services\
• Perform other tasks as required by the Principal Engineer (ITS&E)\
• Qualifications:\
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  • Candidates will be required to be currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering or dual-degree equivalence\
  • This role is ideally suited to a student studying electrical engineering; however, a current undergraduate in a related field may be considered if applicable\
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills\
  • Ability to learn and adapt quickly\
  • Willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities\
  • Knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices\
  • Understanding of asset management and maintenance concepts\
  • Familiarity with project delivery and commissioning processes\
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite\
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team\
  • Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends and public holidays\
  • Reliability and punctuality\
  • Physical fitness to perform manual tasks and travel to site locations\
  • Enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional development\
  • Commitment to maintaining high levels of quality, safety, and environmental sustainability\
  • Good problem-solving and analytical skills\
  • Capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines\
  • Comprehensive knowledge of industry trends and developments\
  • Strategic thinking and planning skills\
  • Collaborative and consultative approach to problem-solving\
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills\
  • Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information\
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation\
  • Proficiency in software applications, such as AutoCAD, MS Project, and Adobe Creative Cloud\
  • Previous experience working in a similar role or industry would be highly regarded\
  • Must be willing to undertake regular training and development to maintain up-to-date skills and knowledge\
  • Positive attitude towards technology and digital innovation\
  • Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic and fast-paced environment\
  • Self-motivation and discipline in managing own workload and priorities\
  • Ambition to achieve career advancement opportunities\
  • Teamwork and collaboration to achieve organisational objectives\
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion\
  • Capability to maintain a high level of performance in a demanding environment\
  • Leadership potential through mentoring and coaching junior staff\
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders\
  • Maintain and enhance knowledge of emerging trends and technologies\
  • Design and implement innovative solutions to complex problems\
  • Enhance the skills and capabilities of the organisation and its people\
  • Position yourself to contribute to key decisions affecting the future direction of the organisation\
  • Identify, develop and deliver strategic initiatives that drive business growth and transformation\
  • Lead change initiatives across multiple disciplines and geographies\
  • Build and maintain robust networks of professionals and thought leaders across various sectors\
  • Drive cultural change through authentic leadership\
  • Activate diverse perspectives and empower others to act as agents of change\
  • Engage key stakeholders to inform strategy and policy decision-making\
  • Systematically assess, synthesise and integrate large amounts of data\
  • Advocate for evidence-based policy decisions\
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and cultures\
  • Embrace ambiguity and uncertainty in a rapidly changing environment\
  • Embed a culture of accountability and responsibility throughout the organisation\
  • Maintain strict confidentiality at all times regarding organisational information and documents\
  • Establish and maintain partnerships with external partners and suppliers\
  • Research and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation within the organisation\
  • Participate in continuous learning and professional development to stay current with industry trends and best practices\
  • Implement sustainable and responsible business practices throughout the organisation\
  • Actively foster a positive workplace culture that promotes respect, inclusivity, and diversity\
  • Seek feedback and coaching to improve job performance\
  • Report any known hazards or near misses to the relevant supervisor or manager\
  • Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and legislative requirements\
  • Assist in promoting the values of the organisation to stakeholders and customers\
  • Demonstrate exemplary work habits, integrity, and professionalism\
  • Apply HSEQ principles and practices to ensure the ongoing health, safety, and well-being of employees and the general public\
  • Expand your network of professional contacts through active participation in conferences, workshops, and seminars\
  • Develop and maintain a portfolio of published works, presentations, and research papers\
  • Volunteer for professional associations and societies to expand expertise and build reputation\
  • Build and maintain extensive knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies influencing the industry\
  • Understand and operate enterprise resource planning systems to track assets, manage workflows, and plan resources\
  • Use project management methodologies to develop detailed project plans, ensuring timely completion and meeting client expectations\
  • Pursue and secure additional training, certification, or higher education qualifications to advance your career and remain competitive in the job market\
  • Stay current with industry-specific tools, platforms, and innovations that support efficiency, productivity, and innovation\
  • Implement transformative and proactive risk mitigation strategies to reduce exposure to operational risks\
  • Proactively monitor and address changes in regulatory frameworks, policies, and industry trends\
  • Continuously evaluate and improve systems, processes, and protocols to enhance customer satisfaction and organisational performance\
  • Access and leverage existing sources of information, databases, and literature to support project requirements\
  • Network with peers and share experiences and ideas to stay informed about best practices and leading-edge approaches\
  • Systemically communicate findings, recommendations, and results to internal stakeholders, clients, and project teams\
  • Formulate action plans to guide progress toward established goals and deliverables\
  • Consolidate and analyse data to measure and monitor outcomes, then adjust strategies accordingly\
  • Prepare compelling content and visual aids for executive-level briefings, reports, and presentations\
  • Escalate conflicts or concerns promptly to senior management to resolve issues efficiently\
  • Recognise and reward employees who demonstrate exceptional service, teamwork, and contributions to organisational success\
  • Collect and provide quantitative and qualitative data to inform major business decisions\
  • Regularly engage with and report to senior managers, the board, or other stakeholders to provide updates on operations and progress\
  • Propose process improvements and cost savings strategies to increase efficiency and effectiveness\
  • Review, document, and disseminate lessons learned from completed projects and programmes to better inform future undertakings\
  • Drive and sustain quality improvement initiatives, integrating strategic and tactical inputs from various stakeholders\
  • Stimulate creativity and innovative thinking among team members to find fresh solutions to existing problems\
  • Perform 'what-if' analysis and sensitivity testing using sophisticated data analytics and modelling techniques\
  • Speak and present confidently in front of groups of varying sizes, always adapting to different audiences and situations\
  • Challenge assumptions and conventional wisdom through logical reasoning and objective analysis\
  • Utilise best-practice design thinking methods to co-create impactful solutions with end-users and stakeholders\
  • Engage users and encourage their participation in iterative design refinement\
  • Develop comprehensive value propositions that resonate with target markets and persuade key stakeholders\
  • Amplify brand awareness and corporate identity by crafting engaging stories, capturing compelling moments, and celebrating successes\
  • Brand champion: conceptualise, create, and curate unique multimedia experiences and communications materials\
  • Tell rich stories and narrative that capture imagination, evoke emotions, and ignite enthusiasm\
  • Successfully lead cross-functional teams in collaborative innovation initiatives and propose creative solutions to bring projects to life\
  • Using influential storytelling and branding techniques to shape perceptions and elicit desired responses\
  • Competitive authorship: produce credible publications, articles, or whitepapers demonstrating subject matter authority and perspective\
  • Carry out benchmarking studies, investigate new technologies, and critically examine novel approaches to business\
  • Manage partnerships and collaborations between academia, industry, and government to promote mutual benefit and shared learning\
  • Original Researcher: originate and conduct insightful research into broad topics, documenting the journey, findings, and implications\
  • Transfer innovative concepts and best practices into practical solutions that align with stakeholder needs and business objectives\
  • Explore global ecosystems, develop inventive approaches, and inspire organisations to adopt more adventurous mindsets\
  • Rapid prototyping, experimentation, and subsequent validation enable the delivery of sustainable business benefits and sustained social impact\
  • Craft your personal brand statement to propel individual careers forward and amplify employer value propositions\
  • Leverage hands-on experience, gained through formative partnerships, mentorship programs, and advisory roles, to generate meaningful connections and sustained networking\
  • Annually showcase return on investment in employee engagement, talent retention, and business growth metrics to verify ROI\
  • Build lasting relationships with diverse professional communities through targeted outreach, media interviews, and speaking engagements\
  • Development Manager: actively mentor aspiring young professionals, advising on crucial matters such as branding, business and professional etiquette, STEM skill acquisition, and academic pursuit opportunities\
  • Academic Leader: engender enthusiasm, help students grasp complex concepts, introduce human-centred design, describe groundbreaking technologies, facilitate peer learning, interact verbally with experts and laymen alike, demonstrate employability\
  • Storytelling facilitator: internally coach professional authors on key messaging formats and programme tips to sharpen story arcs, portray entire histories, and explore emotional journeys of memorable characters\
  • Message focus specialist: delve deep to elucidate resonance patterns and adaptive challenge statements which empower functions, advocate participatory consensus-building, retain artistry while stimulating conviction, cultivate fluency, navigate accelerated transaction velocity, execute sharp talking points and corresponding pitches\
  • Subject Matter Expert: exercise expert judgment, give guest lectures, host discussions, participate in competitions, attend town hall meetings, express initial reactions, accomplish trusted confluence rebuilding, maximise delicate calibration, underwrite source insight—engage true meaning and majesty behind multifaceted task core projects\
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