Principal Electrical Engineer

Wood is currently recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer (Oil & Gas) to join our team in Perth, Western Australia as part of its Operations APAC (West) business. This is a long-term opportunity to join our expanding Oil and Gas Operations team, due to recently securing several large projects with existing long-term clients, in addition to a new and significant brownfields engineering opportunity with a major player in the LNG industry.

Wood “Operations” delivers brownfields engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance, optimization and technical services to the Oil & Gas industry. Wood enjoys long-term partnerships with some of the region’s most prominent Oil & Gas and LNG producers with operations in Western Australia, Northern Territory, Southeast Asia, and Kazakhstan. 

You will be reporting directly to the Lead Electrical Engineer and working across FEED / Execution to EPC delivery, across some of world’s most technically challenging brownfields Oil & Gas projects for Wood's Electrical Engineering group.

Join us in the heart of Perth's CBD at Dexus Place - 240 St Georges Terrace, free 24/7 access to an exclusive on-site gym, superb end of trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of spaces to get creative.  In addition, you will have access to remote and flexible working options, purchased annual leave and employee discount programs. 

You must have full Australian work rights and reside in Australia to be considered for this role. 

Suitably qualified in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution, ideally you will have a minimum of 12 + years of proven experience in either, Mining and Minerals and or O&G brownfields engineering EPC sector in Australia. 

In addition, you will have:

• Engineering office design experience with experience in either some / all of the following:
  • power generation
  • power distribution (MV & LV)
  • equipment specification (i.e. Power Transformers, MV & LV motors and drives, MV & LV switchgear, cabling, lighting, earthing)
• Design knowledge of applicable codes and standards (both international and Australian)
• Excellent analytical, literacy and numerical skills 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Be prepared to undertake site visits either onshore / offshore
• Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and engineering programs
• A “solutions mindset” and able to manage varying tasks with often changing and competing priorities

What will set you apart will be your experience in one or more of the following:

• ETAP software
• Power system analysis
• Hazardous area design (& inspection) competency (EEHA)

It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow’s solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Wood encourages Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

If you are a Principal Electrical Engineer looking for a long-term opportunity and challenge - apply today! 

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.