Lead complex electrical engineering projects across power generation and renewable energy. Your new company Hays is partnering with an established organisation operating across the energy and power generation sector. With a strong pipeline of engineering and project activity, they are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to join their engineering team.
Your new role As Lead Electrical Engineer, you will take a key technical leadership role across electrical engineering and project delivery. You will oversee electrical design, technical documentation and engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through to commissioning and operational support. You will remain technically hands-on while providing guidance and mentorship to a small team of engineers and working closely with multidisciplinary design, project and commissioning teams.
Key responsibilities will include
Lead electrical design and engineering delivery across power generation, renewable and energy projects
Develop and review engineering studies, technical specifications, schematics and design documentation
Support electrical equipment specification, selection and technical evaluations
Manage design reviews, drawing mark-ups and engineering changes
Provide technical input across projects from concept through to commissioning
Support FAT, SAT, ITR and ITP activities alongside commissioning teams
Participate in Safety in Design and technical risk reviews
Provide site-based engineering and commissioning support as required
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Graduate and junior Engineers
Liaise with internal teams, external consultants, clients and project stakeholders
Ensure engineering designs comply with relevant Australian Standards and statutory requirements
What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
5 years' relevant electrical engineering experience
Strong electrical design experience within power generation, renewable energy or a similar industrial environment
Experience working across the project lifecycle from design through to commissioning
Strong knowledge of electrical equipment specification and selection
Experience with project planning, estimating and cost control
Exposure to FAT, SAT and commissioning activities
Strong understanding of relevant Australian Standards and engineering codes
Previous experience mentoring or providing technical leadership to engineers
Strong technical writing, communication and stakeholder management skills
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving capability
What you'll get in return This is an opportunity to step into a senior technical position where you can combine hands-on engineering with leadership and project delivery. You will work across complex projects within the energy sector while having the chance to influence engineering outcomes, mentor developing engineers and further progress your technical leadership career. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' or contact Taylah Brown at Hays on 08 9265 9128 or
[email protected] for a confidential discussion.
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📌 Lead Electrical Engineer (Kewdale)
🏢 Taylah Brown
📍 Kewdale