Tier 1 mining consultancy
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Employment type: Casual contract (12-month duration)
Work schedule: Monday to Friday
We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a high-performing, values-driven team delivering major projects across a diverse portfolio of assets. This role reports to the Principal or Lead Electrical Engineer and offers the opportunity to contribute to large-scale studies and projects from early concept through to execution. You will be involved across the full project lifecycle, including scoping, prefeasibility, feasibility, and detailed delivery, working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
Position Description
- Deliver concept and detailed design of electrical distribution systems for new and upgraded processing facilities, including substations and switchrooms
- Develop design and documentation for cabling systems, lighting, earthing, and lightning protection
- Integrate high-voltage and low-voltage systems, including protection schemes, into complete, functional designs
- Prepare engineering deliverables such as electrical calculations, equipment sizing and selection, datasheets, load lists, equipment lists, tie-in schedules, bills of materials, and capital spares
- Support instrumentation and control integration across project scopes
- Review and guide design outputs including 3D models, layouts, plot plans, general arrangements, and construction drawings
- Manage equipment and vendor packages, including preparation of specifications and requisitions, bid evaluations, technical clarifications, vendor data review, and participation in inspections and factory acceptance testing
- Ensure all electrical deliverables are completed within budget and schedule constraints
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and coordinated project outcomes
- Participate in safety in design activities, including hazard identification, hazard and operability studies, constructability reviews, and risk assessments
- Ensure all designs comply with applicable regulations, standards, and industry best practices
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 10 years of experience in mining, resources, or heavy industrial environments
- Proven experience in concept design, FEED, and detailed engineering phases
- Experience in construction, commissioning, operations, or maintenance is advantageous
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems design, including HV and LV infrastructure
- Ability to develop and review complex engineering documentation and deliverables
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Highly motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing changing project requirements and timelines
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
About Airswift
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients.
With over 1000 employees and 9,000+ contractors operating in over 130 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled.
Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA)
If you would like to be considered for the position, please apply directly to this advertisement or send your application via email to louis.tham@airswift.com with your updated CV/ resume & contact details. Alternatively, you may contact Louis at +61 (08) 6245 0671 for more information.
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