Electrical Engineer

Job description At BAE Systems Australia Do interesting work that MATTERS ENJOY what you do GROW your career We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work.
Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology.
Individually we all contribute to our success.
Collectively we make the impossible possible.
Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.
About the OPPORTUNITY We have an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join our team within the JORN project.
The Electrical Engineer is accountable for the design and development of Electrical systems and/or equipment in accordance with the contractual and company requirements to achieve the required business performance.
The position has no direct reports; however, the role is expected to mentor junior members of the Power Generation team.
Occasional travel to remote Radar Sites will be required to support technical scoping activities and supervision of installation works.
Key responsibilities include: Development and Review of Electrical Engineering Design Documentation.
Progression and Management of Electrical Engineering Projects from Inception to Incorporation.
Electrical Engineering Technical Projects Include (not limited to): Power generation systems Generator Control System Design Hazardous Areas Assessment and Design Arc Flash Assessments Programmable Logic Controller Program and Design Instrumentation and Control Design Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems Design Site Electrical Assessments Earthing System Design and Testing Condition Based Monitoring Arc Flash Assessments UPS Design Development of strong relationships with site based and ADHOC project teams Complete assigned JORN Sustainment engineering changes in accordance with applicable and project specific design change policies, procedures and work instructions.
This includes contributing to and participating in Mandated System Reviews (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR etc) Complete all allocated work in accordance with the schedule as per the Power Generation 11 Year Plan Report progress on Engineering Change, S&Q and MPAAHS to the Power Generation Team Lead on a weekly basis through the electronic reporting mechanisms Assist in performing real-time and retrospective fault diagnosis for system outage events Conduct System Safety assessments using applicable process for Hazard Identification and Analysis Liaise with the Team Leads to set career goals for professional development Attendance at regular Continuous Training sessions to broaden knowledge base and to support CPD Contribute to team planning, risk management, product safety, quality and SHE Develop and apply electrical knowledge of the JORN system, subsystems and units to understand the operation and requirements of the current system variants Compliance with all System Security requirements Work towards and achieve Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) through Engineers Australia (Assistance is provided by BAE in support of the applicant achieving CPEng) Participate in peer reviews for a variety of JORN Sustainment artefacts Mentor new and junior engineers of the Power and Electrical team, as assigned by the Team Lead Develop strong relationships with broader project team, including remote site personnel, contractors, operators and customer Any other task as needed, to progress engineering changes through the workflow About YOU As an ideal applicant for this opportunity, you'll have: Tertiary Qualifications in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Experience in projects related to power plants, substations or generator systems Experience in electrical circuit design, including protection schemes and relays Relevant Power Generation electrical system design knowledge, such as generator switchboard design, load management development and generator controls systems Background in defence practices highly desired Understanding of requirements analysis, design, verification and other systems engineering principles Background working in a Technical Regulatory Framework (e.g. TAMM, TRAMM, NTRF) Experience in developing detailed engineering work packages Background working in classified environments We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes.
If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
About US You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families.
We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.
We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification.
As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.
To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: **************************** Clearances As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
Further information regarding security clearances.
International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
Please visit this webpage for more information.