Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

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reference
Job reference 1276049
location
Location Perth, Western Australia, Australia
sector
Sector Process
function
Function Engineering & Design
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published June 24, 2026

Airswift is partnering with a leading resources client to recruit a Senior Electrical Design Engineer for a major portfolio of studies and projects.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute across concept, FEED and detailed design phases while supporting significant brownfield and greenfield developments.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver concept and detailed design of electrical distribution systems for processing facilities.
  • Design and develop electrical infrastructure including substations, switchrooms, HV/LV systems, cabling, lighting and lightning protection systems.
  • Prepare electrical calculations, equipment selections, datasheets, load lists, equipment lists and technical documentation.
  • Develop and manage equipment specifications, requisitions and technical evaluations.
  • Review vendor documentation and provide technical support throughout procurement and delivery phases.
  • Support multidiscipline engineering teams and review design documentation, layouts and 3D models.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations and industry best practices.
  • Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, Safety in Design and risk review workshops.
  • Deliver engineering outputs in accordance with project budgets and schedules.

About You

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum 10 years' experience within mining, resources or heavy industry projects.
  • Experience across concept studies, FEED and detailed design phases.
  • Strong knowledge of power distribution systems, protection systems and electrical infrastructure design.
  • Experience managing vendor packages and technical procurement activities.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering environments.

What's On Offer

  • Long-term pipeline of major mining and infrastructure projects.
  • Exposure to studies, project development and execution phases.
  • Flexible and supportive working environment.
  • Opportunity to work alongside highly experienced engineering professionals.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

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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