About SGA

Welcon Technologies is now part of SAFEgroup Automation (SGA), and with a combined team of over 180 engineers, we can now deliver a greater depth of experience to our clients and provide a wider range of career opportunities for our employees. We have built a successful business around using innovative technologies to provide custom solutions for those industries such as water and wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, and food and beverages.

We are extremely proud of our client-centric culture and providing clients with innovative solutions that make a real difference by improving production, efficiency, reliability, safety and cost savings.

About the Role

Due to growing demand across key sectors, we're expanding our Gladstone team and seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to join us in Gladstone.

This permanent role offers the opportunity to work on both interesting and challenging project as part of greenfield projects and plant upgrades. You’ll lead design development, complex analysis, create technical documentation, and collaborate directly with clients from concept through to commissioning. Expect a balance of office-based design work and hands-on site involvement including data collection, equipment configuration and testing, as well as troubleshooting and commissioning.

What We Offer You

Living in Gladstone you will enjoy a modern regional city lifestyle with all amenities and recreational facilities. Close to the Great Barrier Reef with coral islands and whale watching only a short drive away, Gladstone provides a safe, relaxed and active environment, with no big city traffic hassles. Here in Gladstone, many of our clients are only a short drive away so you will enjoy a role with a satisfying combination of office and site-based work,



but with the benefit of being home with your family each night.

- Work life balance

- An exciting opportunity to develop your career with ongoing training and mentorship

- Leading automation technology

- Exposure to innovative industry leading projects

- Regular executive team exposure

- A positive inclusive team culture

- Novated Leases

- Workplace Banking Program with exclusive discounts and advantages

- Paid Parental Leave

- Recruitment referral bonuses

- Access to Employee Assistance Program

Key Responsibilities

- Interpreting client project requirements and preparing design documents and drawings, scopes of work, risk assessments and equipment specifications, etc

- Carrying out investigations, studies and detailed analysis of industrial, mining and utility power systems

- Managing project schedules and budgets

- Working unsupervised and leading small project teams

- Assisting in the preparation of proposals and quotations

- Providing coaching and mentoring for junior engineers

About You

We’re looking for a seasoned engineer with strong design skills, practical field experience, and a collaborative mindset. This role suits someone who values knowledge-sharing and is ready to take the next step in their career - with opportunities for advancement and future team leadership.

We are looking for a candidate who brings:

- Proven ability to communicate and interface with a variety of stakeholders such as clients, management, peers, other disciplines,



suppliers and installation contractors

- Ability to manage small project teams

- Experience in the preparation of design documentation including drawings, specifications, scopes of work etc

Candidate Profile

- You will be degree qualified in Electrical Engineering having extensive work experience in industrial power systems

- You will be an RPEQ

- Preference will be given to engineers with 7 + years of proven experience in experience in power system analysis and design

- Permanent working rights in Australia

Desirable Experience and Skills

- Strong working knowledge of AS2067 and AS1768

- Significant PTW and/or ETAP experience

- Design of industrial HV networks and associated protection systems

- Design experience for earthing and lightning protection systems

- Client-focused with strong communication skills

- Experience across a variety of Heavy Industries

Why Join Us

At SGA, we are committed to fostering a culture that empowers our people, encourages sustainability, and promotes teamwork and work-life balance. Our Mission is to raise the bar in engineering.

For the successful candidate, the position will offer the opportunity to join a dynamic team developing leading solutions in industrial power systems.

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this exciting new role, please click “APPLY” to submit your resume and a cover letter via Seek, addressing how your experience and background meet the requirements listed above.

At SGA we strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunity. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.

📌 Senior Power Systems Engineer (Gladstone Central)
🏢 SAFEgroup Automation
📍 Gladstone Central