Senior Primary Design Engineer – Adelaide

We’re recruiting a Senior Primary Design Engineer in Adelaide on behalf of our client, a transmission and distribution business.

You’ll report to the engineering leadership team. The role suits someone with robust hands-on design experience who can lead technical work packages from concept through to construction. You’ll work across a variety of projects, mentor junior engineers, and help shape design standards and processes across the organisation.

Responsibilities
Lead and deliver primary design packages, covering equipment selection, layout design and technical specifications
Prepare and review engineering drawings, calculations and design documentation in line with relevant standards and codes
Oversee the technical quality of design outputs from internal design teams and external consultants
Work with clients, stakeholders and internal project teams to understand design requirements and constraints
Carry out site assessments and inspections to inform and validate design solutions




Support tendering and estimating by developing scopes, cost estimates and technical input
Coordinate with secondary systems, civil, structural and other disciplines to deliver integrated designs
Make sure designs meet regulatory, safety and environmental requirements
Mentor and guide graduate and junior engineers

Experience
Extensive primary electrical design experience in the utilities, infrastructure or industrial sector
Proven track record leading design packages on medium to large-scale projects
Robust working knowledge of industry standards, codes and regulatory frameworks
Skilled in industry-standard design and drafting software
Able to manage competing priorities across several projects at once
Experience working directly with clients and external stakeholders

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline

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