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
- Strong 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