At Thrust Maritime, we design and manufacture complex, purpose-built marine and offshore handling equipment for customers operating in some of the world's most demanding environments.

From launch and recovery systems to advanced winches and subsea handling solutions, our engineering challenges are rarely ordinary. Our work brings together mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and control systems engineering to solve complex, real-world challenges.

As our Managing Director often says, "We do cool stuff." And we do.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer who enjoys getting into the technical detail, solving challenging problems and seeing their designs come to life.

The prospect

This is a hands-on senior engineering role with a strong focus on industrial electrical design, power distribution, motor control and the electrical integration of complex machinery and hydraulic systems.

Our projects involve specialised equipment, including hydraulic power units (HPUs), large electric motors, variable frequency drives, industrial control systems and integrated marine and offshore machinery.

You’ll work across the full engineering lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through to manufacture, testing, commissioning and delivery, and through to customer support.

You’ll collaborate closely with our mechanical and controls engineers, project managers and production team to develop practical, reliable and technically sound solutions.

Importantly, this is an electrical engineering role, not a dedicated instrumentation and controls position. You’ll need a sound understanding of PLCs, instrumentation and automation,



but your core expertise must be electrical engineering and electrical system design.

What you’ll be doing

Leading electrical engineering and design activities across complex industrial and marine equipment projects.

Designing electrical power distribution, motor control, protection and associated industrial electrical systems.

Engineering electrical systems for hydraulic power units, electrically driven machinery and integrated mechanical/hydraulic equipment.

Selecting and specifying electric motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), soft starters, switchgear and protection equipment.

Selecting and specifying specialised E&I; componentry, sensors, cabling & accessories, and provide assistance to the procurement team.

Producing and reviewing single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring and hook-up diagrams, cable schedules, equipment specifications and technical documentation.

Engaging with E&I; equipment supplier for delivery of electrical switchboards, controls panels, cables and harnesses.

Performing electrical calculations, including cable sizing, load assessments, fault levels and protection requirements.

Integrating electrical systems with PLCs, instrumentation, sensors, actuators and hydraulic control systems.

Working collaboratively with other engineers to ensure effective system integration.





Supporting design reviews, technical verification, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT) and commissioning, including development of detailed test procedures.

Providing technical support to procurement, manufacturing, assembly and project delivery.

Identifying and resolving technical risks while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and project requirements.

Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the continuous improvement of our engineering practices.

What we’re looking for

Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering.

Substantial experience in industrial electrical engineering, with demonstrated responsibility for electrical system design.

Strong experience with three-phase electrical systems, industrial power distribution, motor control and electrical protection.

Practical knowledge of electric motors, VFDs, motor starters, switchgear and associated industrial equipment.

Demonstrated ability to produce and review electrical drawings, calculations, specifications and engineering documentation.

Experience designing or integrating electrical systems for industrial machinery, heavy equipment or complex engineered systems.

Working knowledge of PLC-based control systems, instrumentation and automation interfaces.

Sound understanding of applicable Australian and international electrical standards.

Experience supporting engineering projects through manufacture, testing and commissioning.

Strong technical judgement, problem-solving skills and the ability to take ownership of engineering deliverables.

Excellent communication skills an

📌 Senior Electrical Engineer (Australia)
🏢 Thrust Maritime
📍 Australia