Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer - Major Oil & Gas/Renewables project - Long-term - Perth

Our client, a leading engineering consultancy, is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team. They currently own one of the busiest project portfolios in WA, Australia across the Mining, Oil & Gas, and Energy sectors. 

With the variety and volume of projects you can feel secure with this company and we have found our client to be keen to extend contracts to ongoing or permanent arrangements according to your preference. For this position, you can also expect flexible WFH options, that leave room for your personal commitments. 

Our client also understands that they will need to invest in securing the best candidates, and we have historically found them to offer rates that exceed the market average. 

Additionally, this role offers you the chance to be part of a one of a kind project in Australia and gain exposure to the Renewables sector. Through this major project, you can further develop your knowledge and after this, there are several sectors you may decide to move into for your next project. 

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee the production of detailed design deliverables such as drawings, specifications, scopes of work, calculations, technical reports, datasheets, tender documentation, requisitions, estimates, budgets, and schedules for scope variation and technical queries
• Conduct and/or review system studies, arc flash hazard assessments, protection coordination, and define mitigating solutions
• Conduct tender bid evaluations and contribute and/or assist procurement, construction, and commissioning activities
• Uphold meticulous documentation standards, ensuring the technical integrity of deliverables through rigorous review and verification procedures as outlined in company protocols
• Coordinate with electrical vendors, contractors, packages, and control systems to ensure alignment with project objectives and technical standards
• Verify the technical  project deliverables by others in the team (minimum Senior level)
• Collaborate with other disciplines to make sure design interfaces are clear and  aligned across the design package
• Make sure project scope and delivery meet company systems’, policies, processes, procedures, and standards, and the applicable statutory & regulatory requirements
• Prepare and/or support the preparation of project documentation such as budgets, estimates, forecasts, schedules, and reports, and also participate and contribute to project reviews, HAZIDs/HAZOPs, and safety in design workshops as needed 
• Effectively communicate with all the stakeholders such as the supervisor, electrical team, and the workshare teams on design, deliverables, and technical matters

Qualifications

• Previous experience working at an EPC/M consultancy as a professional engineer in the oil and gas sector is required
• Experience throughout all stages of engineering projects from feasibility/conceptual studies to detailed design and execution is required
• Sound knowledge and proven experience in AC and DC systems with HV & LV systems
• Excellent knowledge in Brownfield and multiple package interfacing
• Good understanding of electrical calculations and equipment sizing, earthing systems & step and touch potential calculations 
• Excellent knowledge in Switchgear, protection, generation and power reticulation with Equipment inspections, FATs, SATs
• A recognised Bachelor qualification in the applicable discipline is required 
• Highly effective organisational and written and verbal communication skills