Overview / Responsibilities
Wood is currently seeking a
Lead Electrical Engineer
in order to grow its Perth Mining & Mineral group to meet the large demand in critical metals projects.
This position will initially oversee upcoming detail design work as 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.
This is a full time role with an immediate start required.
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.
As the Lead 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
Liaise with other disciplines, clients and vendor representatives
Qualifications
To be successfully shortlisted, you will have knowledge across the mining industry which is second-to-none.
Your 15+ years of experience will include recent work within an engineering company.
In addition, you will also have:
Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering
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 those with valid working rights in Australia (Citizenship or Permanent Residence) and are currently in Perth will be considered.
If you have immediate plans to relocate to Western Australia, 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 are a Lead Electrical Engineer, we would love 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 chance 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.

📌 Lead Electrical Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Wood
📍 Perth