Job Description
About the Role
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Mercor is partnering with a leading technology organization to recruit experienced Electrical Design Specialists for a short-term project. Specialists will apply their hands-on industry experience to analyze, evaluate, and solve complex electrical design and system-level engineering problems across a range of applications.
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What You'll Do
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Develop, analyze, and evaluate electrical designs based on technical requirements, specifications, and system performance.
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Design and review electrical systems, circuits, equipment, and components, including distribution systems, power systems, control panels, switchgear, and motor control systems.
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Interpret and analyze electrical schematics, single-line and wiring diagrams, layouts, equipment specifications, and technical documentation.
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Perform electrical calculations including load flow, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, protection coordination, and equipment sizing.
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Evaluate design alternatives, engineering trade-offs, and system performance, and identify potential design issues or improvements.
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Review and validate designs, calculations, assumptions, and technical approaches against project requirements and engineering standards.
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Who Should Apply
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Experienced Electrical Design Engineers, Electrical Engineers, or Electrical Design Specialists with hands-on industry experience.
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Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
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Robust understanding of electrical system design, power systems, and engineering principles.
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Practical experience designing or evaluating electrical systems across areas such as industrial facilities,



infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, renewable energy, building services, or energy storage.
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Experience with low- and medium-voltage systems, electrical protection, equipment sizing, and power distribution.
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Experience with electrical design and engineering tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, SKM Power Tools, EPLAN, Revit, or equivalent is a plus.
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Candidates with practical experience applying electrical engineering principles to real-world electrical systems are strongly preferred.
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Preferred Qualifications
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Advanced degree or professional engineering certification.
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Experience with power system studies, including load flow, short-circuit analysis, and protection coordination.
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Experience specifying and sizing transformers, switchgear, cables, motors, and protection equipment.
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Experience with industrial automation, instrumentation, or control systems.
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Experience designing electrical systems for manufacturing facilities, data centers, renewable energy projects, or other complex infrastructure.
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Familiarity with applicable electrical codes and standards such as IEC, IEEE, NEC, or equivalent.
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Experience reviewing vendor drawings, equipment datasheets, technical submittals, and engineering designs.
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Project Details
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Duration: Short-term project
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Work Type: Technical problem-solving, electrical design analysis, and expert evaluation
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Domain: Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, Power Systems, and Industrial Electrical Systems
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We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

📌 Electrical Design Specialist - Expert (New South Wales)
🏢 Mercor
📍 New South Wales