Electrical Designer

Your impact

The global Resources Sector is evolving and growing at speed. Driven by energy transition focus, decarbonisation targets and population growth, the Resources sector continues to accelerate capital investments in discovering and developing new assets, whilst optimising existing operations. From assessments through to closure, Jacobs is well placed to support them on that journey.

As the Senior Electrical Designer, you will be responsible for working as part of our Resources team to provide and lead design services, technical input and direction in design to assist with the development and execution of growth strategies that will lead to the growth of Jacobs resources business within ANZ and globally. This role will focus on leading the design aspects in support of the pursuit and delivery of key opportunities within the resources sector.

The primary focus of the role will be (but not limited to):

• Collaborate with project teams to design for a range of resources projects.

• Conduct feasibility studies, perform calculations, and create detailed engineering designs.

• Identify and select appropriate mechanical equipment, components, and systems based on project requirements, industry standards, and client specifications.

• Overseeing design and checking drawings and deliverables for compliance with client expectations, standards, specifications and procedures.

• Liaising with relevant disciplines to ensure design coordination of multi-disciplined projects.

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including project managers, engineers, technicians, and contractors, to coordinate Electrical Design activities.

• Maintaining high levels of accuracy and quality in the design documentation

• Identify opportunities for improvement in Electrical design systems, equipment, and processes.

We're open to considering candidates who need to work around school drop-offs/pick-ups or those interested in full-time/part-time job-sharing arrangements - we understand the importance of balancing work commitments with family responsibilities.

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We're an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application.

Accessibility

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Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from marginalised or underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Jacobs, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Please note: If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs.

Here's what you'll need

• Experience in design experience and checking in Greenfield and Brownfield projects across Heavy Industry, Mining, Materials Handling and Process Plant Design industry.

• Robust knowledge of international and local 3D CAD design methods, applicable codes and specifications associated with new energy and resources (mining) projects.

• Competency in design software such as MicroStation CE, AutoCAD, SP3D (SmartPlant 3D), E3D and Navisworks Simulator.

• Experience in delivering EPC and/or EPCM projects. (not essential but held in high regard).

• Proven experience in effectively delivering Electrical Design elements of studies, projects and proposal teams.