Overview / Responsibilities
Wood is currently seeking a
Senior Electrical Engineer
in order to grow its Perth Mining & Mineral group to meet the large demand in critical metals projects.
Wood is at the forefront of engineering solutions for a net zero future.
A key component of decarbonising the world is the Mining and Minerals Industry which supplies the critical minerals required for this revolution.
Wood is currently delivering critical metals projects (Battery and Magnet metals) all over the world, including Copper, Lithium, Vanadium, Rare Earths, and Base Metals projects.
We can offer you a career in the ever-expanding battery and magnet metals industry driving the decarbonisation of the globe.
Working in our newly fitted offices in the Perth CBD, we have an onsite gym with five-star end of trip facilities.
As the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will undertake duties including, but not limited to:
Electrical system design responsibility
Ownership of Electrical Schedule and planning
Responsible for production and/or review of deliverables including models, drawings, calculations, specifications, reports, evaluations
Assurance of tender & supply for all electrical equipment
Review and where required approval of work by others
Management and mentorship of a small team
Working closely with the design team to achieve successful model review outcomes
Assisting and mentoring lesser experienced engineers
Liaise with other disciplines, clients and vendor representatives
Qualifications
What will set you apart from other applicants will be your 10 plus years of experience in a reputable and international engineering company.
While a background in mining is preferable, solid knowledge and previous experience
working on major projects in other resources industries will have transferable skills.
You will also have:




Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering from a recognised tertiary institute
System Modelling knowledge in ETAP
Knowledge in the following areas:
HV/LV Switchgear MCC
HV Distribution
Transformer
Packaged equipment
Lighting design
Harmonics
Familiar with IEC/IEEE Standards
Familiar with NEC installation Standards
Chartered Engineer Status or working towards chartership
Effective communication skills
A positive and proactive attitude
Please note, only applicants holding valid working rights in Australia will be considered.
We are looking for Perth based candidates.
If you plan on relocating, please include a Cover Letter.
So much of our success depends on feeling part of a team with people around us that we can rely on.
What unites us is our values.
They set the tone, help create our culture, give us one common set of principles and help us all have a great experience at work.
If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer, ready for your next project, then we are keen to hear from you today.
Company Overview
Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges.
We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people.

Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce.
All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

📌 Senior Electrical Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Wood
📍 Perth