Site Electrical Engineer: Western Australia

Take your design skills from the office to the construction site with a global leader.

APD Global provides engineering solutions for utility and renewable power projects. We’re looking for site-based electrical engineers to oversee the construction of our designs across Western Australia.

About Us

We are one of Australia’s leading engineering groups in the energy and telecommunications sectors, with 15 offices across Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore and Italy. We design high-voltage transmission lines and substations (up to 500 kV), renewable energy connections and storage systems, and we invest in emerging technologies like AI, cyber security and robotics.

About the Role

You will be our technical presence on site during construction of substation, transmission and renewable energy projects. Working between our design teams and site contractors, you’ll make sure what is built matches the design and is safe, compliant and delivered to quality.

Roles are open at all levels, from graduate to senior. Work may include DIDO and Perth-based rotations, depending on the project.

Typical responsibilities

- Provide on-site technical support and engineering oversight during construction
- Inspect contractor work against drawings, specifications and standards
- Manage RFIs, site queries, non-conformances and design changes
- Review contractor work packs and inspection and test plans
- Mark up single line diagrams, schematics and as-built drawings
- Prepare site reports, progress updates and handover documentation
- Coordinate with contractors, clients and network operators




- Champion safety on site

What You Need

Essential

- BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Experience in electrical design, construction support or project delivery, appropriate to your level
- Knowledge of HV/LV distribution, earthing, cabling, and protection and control systems
- Understanding of Australian standards (e.g. AS/NZS 3000, AS 2067) and WA network requirements
- Ability to read and review single line diagrams, schematics and specifications
- Strong problem-solving, attention to detail and communication skills
- Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
- Willingness to work on remote sites, including rotations
- Current WA driver’s license

Desirable

- Construction experience on substation, transmission or renewable projects
- EPC contractor or mining and resources experience
- Professional engineering registration or progress toward it (mid-to-senior roles)
- Site safety tickets (e.g. White Card, working at heights, HV switching)

Why Join Us?

- Well-established consultancy with solid utility and mining relationships
- Competitive, versatile remuneration
- Flexible working options and a culture of autonomy and trust
- Learn from a large team of specialists using state-of-the-art tools
- Opportunities for travel and international project work

APD is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applicants must undertake a pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol screening) and provide proof of valid working rights in Australia.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 Electrical Site Engineer (Perth)
🏢 APD Global
📍 Perth