Senior Electrical Engineer

Powertech is a leading Electrical EPC and Services provider, trusted for delivering complex and critical projects across Oil & Gas, Mining, Utilities, Defence, Infrastructure and Energy sectors since 1998. We embrace innovation and focus on technical excellence with a safety-first mindset. Our inclusive culture fosters collaboration and growth, creating a unique environment where every team member can achieve their full potential.

 

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join Powertech supporting our Malaga office on a Full-Time Permanent Basis.

 

Why Join Us?

• Relocation Support – We’ll help you settle into Perth, from anywhere in Australia or NZ.
• Flexibility – Work arrangements that suit your lifestyle.
• Expert Team – Join a crew that values innovation and collaboration.
• Career Growth – Advance your skills on high-impact projects.
• Diverse Work – Projects across mining, renewables, defence, rail, and more. 
• Upskilling – Learn, grow & advance your career.

 

About The Role:

• Perform FEED and Detailed Design for substation equipment and systems, including Protection Design, AC/DC Switchgear, Switchyard, Substation Building and Auxiliaries, Battery/ Battery Charger/UPS.
• Conduct Power System Modelling and Analysis Studies for protection coordination, load flow, short circuit,  motor starting, arc flash, and lightning protection.
• Design Earthing systems, including Step and Touch Potential, EPR, Earth Grid Design, and Portable Earthing.
• Technical/economic feasibility studies, technical support for estimating and project framing, asset lifecycle engineering and analysis.
• Assist in the development of engineering standards, processes, and systems and provide supervision and training to engineers and graduates.

 

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Chartered Status (CPEng) – (or ability to achieve within 6 months of starting the role).
• Possess detailed knowledge of design quality assurance processes and relevant standards, legislation, policies, and procedures applicable to designs and studies.
• Experienced with generating design scopes, specifications, and project estimating.
• Proficient in generating detailed technical reports and formulating concise technical arguments.
• Proven experience in delivering complete turnkey design solutions on projects with values up to $5mil.
• Strong understanding of the functional electrical design areas of HV substations, control, automation, protection, and communications systems.

 

Ready to join the team?
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