Your new company

Join a growing and expanding electrical engineering and contracting company on a full-time, permanent basis as a Senior Electrical Design Engineer. With outstanding career progression opportunities and flexible working arrangements, this client truly values their employees and their career prospects.

Responsibilities & Expertise

In your new role as a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you'll work alongside a team of 16–20 engineers and report directly to the Engineering Manager.

• Preparation of Budget Estimates and Tender Proposals: Lead the development of comprehensive cost estimates and competitive tender submissions for electrical engineering projects.
• End-to-End Project Delivery: Manage electrical engineering and installation projects from inception to completion, ensuring technical excellence and timely execution.
• Client Engagement and Relationship Management: Foster strong client relationships by managing expectations, ensuring satisfaction, and securing formal project acceptance.
• Project Management: Oversee all aspects of project planning, including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and execution of work plans.
• Electrical Design Leadership: Direct in-house electrical design activities, guiding a team of engineers and drafters to deliver high-quality technical solutions.
• Switchboard and Distribution System Design: Specialise in the design of Main Switchboards, Motor Control Centres (MCC/PCC), and Distribution Boards.
• High Voltage Systems Expertise: Possess working knowledge of HV protection systems, earthing methodologies, and arc flash analysis—highly regarded.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation including functional descriptions, electrical schedules, drawings, and factory acceptance test (FAT) records.
• Commissioning and Support Services: Conduct on-site testing, commissioning, and provide ongoing maintenance and technical support.
• Client-Site Operations: Operate across metropolitan Melbourne with occasional interstate travel, delivering services directly at client locations.

Qualifications & Experience (Essential)

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registered with Engineers Australia or Professionals Australia
• Over 10 years of experience in industrial electrical engineering, covering design, panel construction/modification, supervision, site installation, and commissioning
• Proficient in power and control circuit design, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and motor control, including VSDs
• Skilled in machine safety control system design and implementation
• Strong AutoCAD/EPLAN capabilities, including single-line diagrams, motor schematics, and loop diagrams
• Technically adept with Microsoft operating systems and documentation tools; experienced in producing high-quality reports such as load lists, cable schedules, I/O schedules, scopes of work, and technical specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• CPEng accreditation will be highly regarded.
• Experience with the design, classification and implementation of electrical equipment installed within Explosive Atmospheres (competency training preferred).
• Design of power circuits including discrimination, cascading & arc flash analysis.
• High voltage design including protection and earthing studies.
• Experience working within the process industry, including the ability to read and interpret P&ID’s.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Outstanding in-house training & career progression opportunities

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to bridgin.boyle@hays.com.au