Senior Electrical Design Engineer
DRD Group ·www.drdgroup.com.au
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Location: Perth, WA
Rate: Up to $95 per hour (dependent on experience)
Type: 12 month contract
Duration: Ongoing
Hours: Monday to Friday
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to support major infrastructure and industrial projects. This role will focus on delivering electrical design solutions across all phases of the project lifecycle, from concept through to execution, within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform concept and detailed engineering for electrical distribution systems
• Support design of substations, switchrooms, cabling, lighting, and protection systems
• Develop engineering deliverables including calculations, load lists, datasheets, and bills of materials
• Support integration of HV and LV systems into complete operational designs
• Review 3D models, layouts, and engineering drawings
• Manage equipment packages including specifications, vendor reviews, and technical evaluations
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, codes, and best practice
• Support instrumentation and control interfaces as required
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering and project functions
• Participate in safety, risk, and design reviews including HAZID and HAZOP
Mandatory Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in electrical engineering within mining or heavy industry
• Experience across concept design, FEED, and detailed design
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems and project delivery
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments
Preferred
• Experience in construction, commissioning, or operations environments
• Experience managing vendors and equipment packages
• Strong knowledge of safety and risk processes
RESPECTFULLY AUSTRALIAN WORKING RIGHTS ONLY
For more information about this opportunity, please click APPLY or contact Caryl on 08 94374400 or via email on caryl.hogan@drdgroup.com.au
DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defense, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.
DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages female and Indigenous applicants to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.
Rate: Up to $95 per hour (dependent on experience)
Type: 12 month contract
Duration: Ongoing
Hours: Monday to Friday
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to support major infrastructure and industrial projects. This role will focus on delivering electrical design solutions across all phases of the project lifecycle, from concept through to execution, within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform concept and detailed engineering for electrical distribution systems
• Support design of substations, switchrooms, cabling, lighting, and protection systems
• Develop engineering deliverables including calculations, load lists, datasheets, and bills of materials
• Support integration of HV and LV systems into complete operational designs
• Review 3D models, layouts, and engineering drawings
• Manage equipment packages including specifications, vendor reviews, and technical evaluations
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, codes, and best practice
• Support instrumentation and control interfaces as required
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering and project functions
• Participate in safety, risk, and design reviews including HAZID and HAZOP
Mandatory Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in electrical engineering within mining or heavy industry
• Experience across concept design, FEED, and detailed design
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems and project delivery
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments
Preferred
• Experience in construction, commissioning, or operations environments
• Experience managing vendors and equipment packages
• Strong knowledge of safety and risk processes
RESPECTFULLY AUSTRALIAN WORKING RIGHTS ONLY
For more information about this opportunity, please click APPLY or contact Caryl on 08 94374400 or via email on caryl.hogan@drdgroup.com.au
DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defense, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.
DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages female and Indigenous applicants to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.
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The Senior Electrical Design Engineer role with DRD Group is based in Perth, WA, AU.
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