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 professional who enjoys a combination of field‐based testing, fault finding, technical reporting and customer support.Key responsibilitiesConduct protection relay testing, commissioning and maintenance of substationsPerform transformer, circuit breaker, cable and earth testingCarry out thermography and corona inspections on electrical assetsUndertake fault finding, testing, repair and maintenance of low‐voltage and high‐voltage electrical equipmentRead and interpret single‐line diagrams to support testing and maintenance activitiesProduce accurate testing records and formal technical reportsWork in accordance with relevant statutory regulations, standards, SGS procedures and client requirementsConduct site safety assessments and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and industry best practiceLiaise with clients to understand project requirements,



provide technical advice and ensure customer satisfactionPerform equipment calibration checks and maintain testing instruments in accordance with manufacturer specificationsIdentify and document preventative maintenance requirements to optimise asset performance and reliabilityQualificationsTertiary qualification in Electrical EngineeringCurrent WA C Class Driver's LicenceDemonstrated experience with MV and HV switchgear, transformers, HV cables, switchboards and circuit breakersProven experience producing technical reports and accurately recording test dataAbility to read and interpret single‐line diagramsStrong communication, organisational and time management skillsAbility to work autonomously and collaboratively with minimal supervisionAdditional InformationElectrical Workers Level "A" LicenceExperience using testing equipment such as Omicron, Doble and MeggerExperience supporting growth and development within the HV electrical marketWhy SGS?
As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible workSustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do businessPaid parental leavePaid time for volunteering day and blood donationsCorporate health & wellbeing offersOngoing learning & developmentCareer development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashbackSGS 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 significant 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.
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📌 Senior Electrical Project Engineer (Pe) (Western Australia)
🏢 Lockwood Andrews & Newnam
📍 Western Australia