Senior Electrical Engineer

Kwinana, Western Australia, Australia

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reference
Job reference 1270290
location
Location Kwinana, Western Australia, Australia
sector
Sector Process
function
Function Engineering & Design
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published March 10, 2026

An excellent opportunity awaits an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to work for a highly regarded EPCM company, with the project based in Kwinana you will have flexibility to work out of the Perth Head Office or from home also.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver electrical engineering design and technical verification in accordance with company, client, and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop fit?for?purpose, safe, and sustainable designs across the full asset lifecycle (concept to commissioning and decommissioning).
  • Prepare, review, and approve engineering calculations, drawings, and technical documentation (SLDs, schematics, layouts, terminations, schedules, specifications, datasheets).
  • Perform detailed brownfield electrical system modifications, including equipment sizing, cable routing, earthing, lighting, arc flash studies, HV switchgear and MCC design.
  • Design and coordinate protection systems and relay settings (overcurrent, earth fault, motor, VSD protection).
  • Interface with instrumentation and control systems.

Project Lead Responsibilities 

  • Lead and coordinate discipline engineering activities to meet schedule and budget.
  • Provide technical direction and oversight to engineers and designers.
  • Maintain technical quality, conduct design reviews, and ensure compliance with checking procedures.
  • Manage discipline deliverables, resources, progress reporting, and stakeholder interface.

About You

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power preferred).
  • 10+ years’ experience in refinery, mining, or heavy industry, including discipline?level project leadership.
  • Extensive recent experience in brownfield detailed electrical design.
  • Strong knowledge of Australian electrical standards and hazardous area design (HA accreditation and/or TÜV Functional Safety desirable).
  • Proven capability across all project phases, including site works, commissioning, and shutdown planning.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver within schedule and budget.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click ‘Apply Now” button and one of our consultants will be in touch.  

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