SGS Australiais a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence.
Backed by SGS's global legacy ofover 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia.We are accredited byNATA and ISO ****, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.
Job Description
Join SGS as an Electrical Protection Engineer and become part of a specialist team delivering critical testing, maintenance and commissioning services across electrical infrastructure.
Working within our Electrical Engineering business, you will provide technical expertise across protection systems, substations, switchgear, transformers and associated high-voltage equipment, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with industry standards and client requirements.
This is a hands‐on role suited to an experienced electrical skilled who enjoys a combination of field‐based testing, fault finding, technical reporting and customer support.
Key responsibilities include, however are not limited to:
Conduct protection relay testing, commissioning and maintenance of substations
Perform transformer, circuit breaker, cable and earth testing
Carry out thermography and corona inspections on electrical assets
Undertake fault finding, testing, repair and maintenance of low-voltage and high-voltage electrical equipment




Read and interpret single-line diagrams to support testing and maintenance activities
Produce accurate testing records and formal technical reports
Work in accordance with relevant statutory regulations, standards, SGS procedures and client requirements
Conduct site safety assessments and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and industry best practice
Liaise with clients to understand project requirements, provide technical advice and ensure customer satisfaction
Perform equipment calibration checks and maintain testing instruments in accordance with manufacturer specifications
Identify and document preventative maintenance requirements to optimise asset performance and reliability
Qualifications
To be successful in the role you will have:
Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering
Current WA C Class Driver's Licence
Demonstrated experience with MV and HV switchgear, transformers, HV cables, switchboards and circuit breakers
Proven experience producing technical reports and accurately recording test data
Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams
Strong communication, organisational and time management skills
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with minimal supervision
Highly regarded:
Electrical Workers Level "A" Licence




Experience using testing equipment such as Omicron, Doble and Megger
Experience supporting growth and development within the HV electrical market
Additional Information
WHY SGS?
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company.
Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.
As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
Paid parental leave
Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
Corporate health & wellbeing offers
Ongoing learning & development
Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback
COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.
Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.
SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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📌 Electrical Engineer (Western Australia)
🏢 Sgs
📍 Western Australia