Lead Electrical Power Engineer

1 day ago

Perth, Western Australia Design & Build Full time $200,000 per year

Position: Lead Electrical Power Engineer

Location: Perth

Salary: up to $200k +

Company: Australian-owned engineering consultancy

We're looking for a Lead Electrical Power Engineer in Perth to lead the local engineering team and play a key role in delivering national high-voltage projects.

Why join?

  • What's unique about this engineering firm is that teams are structured by discipline rather than industry, giving you broad exposure and the flexibility to develop your skills across HV projects ranging from microgrids, BESS, Hydrogen & Mining.
  • It's perfect for someone who enjoys mentoring engineers while staying hands-on and technical, with the role split 30% team leadership and 70% project delivery.
  • And unlike many Tier 1 firms, there are no utilisation or billability targets; the company wins the work, leaving engineers free to focus on delivering quality projects.

Key Responsibilities for the Lead Electrical Power Engineer:

  • Lead and deliver HV electrical design across all project phases (concept to commissioning)
  • Undertake power system studies, including load flow, fault levels, protection coordination, and dynamic analysis
  • Produce technical documentation, specifications, and datasheets for electrical equipment (switchgear, transformers, protection & control systems)
  • Mentor, coach, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers in the Perth office
  • Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure project success across diverse industries

What you'll bring:

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g., BSc Engineering)
  • CPEng or eligibility to obtain
  • Membership (or eligibility) with a relevant engineering institution (e.g., Engineers Australia
  • Experience in mentoring & supporting junior engineers
  • 5+ years of experience in HV design
  • Proven experience in power system modelling tools such as ETAP, PowerFactory or PSCAD.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical protection and control systems, HV standards and codes (AS/NZS, IEC, IEEE)

Ready to explore more? Apply now or contact Jasmine on for a confidential conversation.

All applications treated strictly confidentially.

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