Electrical Design Engineer – Water Projects

Electrical Design Engineer – Water Projects

Location: Perth CBD
Roster: 5:2 (Monday–Friday)
Hours: 45 hours per week
Contract: Initial 6-month contract
Start: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer – Water Projects to support the delivery of electrical design and specifications for water infrastructure projects across mining operations.
This role is responsible for producing safe, compliant, and cost-effective electrical designs for water-related assets, including pump stations, borefields, and transfer systems. You will work closely with project managers, internal stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure high-quality design outcomes aligned with Australian standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop electrical design deliverables in line with project scope, specifications, and standards, including:
  • General Arrangements (GAs)
  • Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
  • Termination diagrams
  • Cable schedules
  • Scopes of Work
  • Materials lists
  • Equipment specifications and datasheets
• Perform electrical calculations, cable sizing, equipment selection, and procurement support
• Provide technical advice and recommendations to Project Managers and internal stakeholders
• Liaise with external vendors, manufacturers, contractors, and consultants for quotations and equipment supply
• Assess technical proposals and present recommendations to internal stakeholders
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) to support technical compliance and quality assurance
• Undertake occasional short-duration site visits (Pilbara and Perth metro) for inspection and testing
• Maintain clear and timely communication on design progress, changes, risks, and issues
• Collaborate with and support other engineering disciplines to ensure coordinated project delivery

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (recognised by Engineers Australia)
• 3–5 years’ experience in an electrical engineering design role
• Strong understanding of Australian and relevant international standards
• Experience with safety-in-design processes (HAZOP, HAZID, risk assessments, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience designing electrical infrastructure for:
  • Pump stations
  • Borefields
  • Transfer pump stations
  • Pump motors, VSDs, MCCs
• Understanding of Operating and Control Philosophies / Functional Descriptions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Earthing design, transformer specification, HV design submissions, and HV systems
• Instrumentation selection and control systems design (level, flow, pressure, control valves, pump station controls)
• Commissioning of pumps, MCCs, and VSDs
• Mine site experience and knowledge of relevant mining regulations

• Perth CBD-based role with a consistent Monday–Friday roster
• Immediate start on a well-defined water infrastructure project
• Exposure to large-scale mining and water projects
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative, technically strong engineering team