AddressCareer Opportunities for Electrical Engineers
Our Business
We provide electrical engineering services to many of the existing central Queensland industries and utilities. With recent expansion, our forward workload continues to grow, with a combination of greenfield infrastructure projects and industrial plant upgrades.
With its world-class port facilities and excellent existing infrastructure, Gladstone is set to become one of Australia’s Renewable Energy Precincts. Alongside these exciting future manufacturing and energy opportunities, are some of Australia’s largest industries, each with exciting plans for sustainable production and emission reduction strategies.
To meet this growing demand for our services, we are growing our workforce, and have several permanent career opportunities for key roles in our Gladstone office.
Our Solutions
We utilise the latest technologies and software to design and deliver customised Electrical Engineering, Power Systems and Automation solutions for our clients. These solutions:
- Ensure safe and compliant electrical infrastructure.
- Increase plant productivity and system reliability.
- Reduce operating costs and energy consumption.
- Provide long-term benefits to the environment and the community.
By working closely with our clients, our engineers take pride in being able to understand the client’s objectives and priorities, then delivering safe, well-engineered solutions to meet their needs.
The Roles
Our engineers are all about ensuring that our clients’ electrical systems meet these objectives. But it’s not just about sitting behind a computer – these roles mean getting out on site, meeting with clients, collecting data, getting hands-on with equipment, as well as testing and commissioning.
We are seeking applicants for the following roles:
- Experienced Electrical Engineer (RPEQ preferred) – 7+ years’ experience in the design of LV and MV Distribution Systems, and a solid knowledge of AS3000 and AS3008.1 is essential.
- Senior Power Systems Engineer (RPEQ preferred) – 10+ years’ experience in design & analysis of industrial Power Systems. PTW or ETAP experience will be highly regarded. Working knowledge of AS2067 and AS1768 is essential.
Our culture provides an environment where knowledge is shared, innovation is encouraged, and employees are challenged by working across a number of industries. Our reputation for quality is the result of talented specialists working with proven systems and an ethos of continuous improvement.
The Benefits
By joining Welcon, you will:
- Work on projects with some of Australia's largest blue-chip companies, but still be at home with your family every night. No FIFO or DIDO required!
- Work within small teams, under experienced mentors, across a wide variety of industries.
- Expand your skills with LV and HV power distribution.
- Utilise modern software tools to design and analyse electrical systems.
- Take responsibility for your work and meeting budgets and schedules.
- Be challenged but recognised for your innovation and capabilities.
Welcon employees enjoy a flexible work environment, with highly valued Work Life Balance, including a 9-day Fortnight.
Living in Gladstone you will enjoy a modern regional city lifestyle with all modern amenities and sporting and recreational facilities. Close to the Great Barrier Reef with coral islands and whale watching only a short drive away, Gladstone provides a safe, relaxed and active environment for young families to grow, with no big city traffic hassles.
Applicants
To be successful the prospective applicants will have:
- A Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering.
- Eligible for RPEQ registration.
- Excellent language and communications skills, especially written.
- Permanent residency status in Australia (sponsorship is not offered).
- Relevant design / analysis experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on building long-term relationships with clients.
- A strong desire to learn and take responsibility for your career.
Submit your application with a cover letter describing your skills and ambitions.
