Electrical Design Engineer

20 hours ago

Henderson Western Australia Austal Ships Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

About the Opportunity

As the Electrical Design Engineer for Austal Defence Australia you'll be providing and supporting the Design of the vessel from concept through to delivery, on time and on budget.

About Austal

Austal isAustralia's global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We're driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

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This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What's Involved

  • Produce accurate information and documentation, which meets all procedural and auditable requirements
  • Ensure vessel design complies with relevant regulatory authorities, specifications and customer requirements
  • Manage design input from third parties such as drawings, certification and manuals
  • Selection and requisitions for Electrical power and control, automation, components and devices etc
  • Preparation of design and drawings including calculations and schematics
  • Design of power generation, distribution, control, lighting and power arrangement, automation, emergency shutdown system, navigation and communication systems
  • Design support for production, commissioning and delivery

You'll Need

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical/Mechatronics) or equivalent
  • A solid understanding of LV & ELV Power generation and distribution.
  • A solid understanding of electrical engineering calculations e.g Short Circuit, Battery calcs
  • Advanced AutoCAD skills
  • Solid understanding of Production methods and the practical application of design

  • 3 years relevant experience.


Why Join Us?

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.

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