Senior Electrical Engineer

Portland, Victoria, Australia

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reference
Job reference 1266910
location
Location Portland, Victoria, Australia
sector
Sector Process
function
Function Engineering & Design
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published December 3, 2025

Our client, a global EPCM are currently looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to work in Portland, Victoria. 

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver discipline-specific electrical engineering services that meet the clients, and regulatory requirements from concept through to as-built, ensuring safe, sustainable, and fit-for-purpose solutions.
  • Undertake and verify engineering design deliverables, ensuring compliance with Worley checking procedures and participating in reviews, HAZIDs/HAZOPs, and safety-in-design workshops.
  • Prepare and review engineering estimates, calculations, drawings, specifications, and schedules; ensure clarity of scope, assumptions, resources, and deliverables.
  • Communicate effectively with project stakeholders and establish strong relationships with clients, contractors, and Worley personnel.
  • Provide technical direction, control, and supervision on projects; ensure technical integrity, quality, and delivery of discipline-specific design within budget and schedule.
  • Manage workload, resources, and deliverables for the discipline team, providing mentoring, feedback, and support for career development.
  • Proactively identify issues and develop practical and innovative solutions, considering safety hazards and risks across the asset lifecycle.

Candidate criteria:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (Power) with professional registration in Victoria (or ability to obtain).
  • Proven technical experience in the Refinery/Mining or similar industry, including leading projects and brownfield electrical systems modifications.
  • Strong capability across electrical design, including HV/LV systems, protection schemes, calculations, layouts, instrumentation interfaces, and commissioning.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects, lead teams, and deliver quality outcomes across all phases of engineering projects.
  • Sound knowledge of Australian electrical standards, with Hazardous Area Accreditation and/or Functional Safety TUV Certification highly regarded.

For a confidential discussion about this role and for full information, please apply today! 

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