Senior Engineer - Power, Darwin

GHD
DARWIN +1 more

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for experienced electrical engineers who lead technical delivery and manage cross-sector projects, working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team in Darwin focused on renewable and industrial power solutions.

Best fit for

  • Experienced electrical engineers with leadership in power project delivery and cross-sector collaboration
    — “Lead technical delivery, coordinating a team on more complex design options”
  • Candidates with deep expertise in renewable energy systems and industrial power infrastructure
    — “including renewables (solar, wind, PHES, BESS) and industrial projects (water treatment, wastewater pumping and treatment)”
  • Individuals with a track record of mentoring and managing less experienced team members
    — “Experience with technical supervision and mentoring less experienced team members”

Things to consider

  • The role may require relocation or long-term commitment to Darwin due to its on-the-ground focus
    — “Darwin-based role”
  • A minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience is required, indicating a senior-level expectation
    — “8 to 10+ years’ experience in the design and delivery of power projects”

How to stand out

  • Highlight leadership in renewable and industrial power projects with specific examples of completed work
    — “work on a diverse range of projects across Power Delivery, Industrial Power, and Power Generation”
  • Showcase your experience with design calculations and technical documentation for power systems
    — “Perform general electrical engineering tasks (design calculations, data analysis, using software to undertake engineering design)”
  • Emphasize your ability to contribute to Business Development by identifying new services for clients
    — “Contribute to Business Development by identifying new services for existing and new clients”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Deliver technical expertise to clients
  • Contribute to project development
  • Lead technical delivery
Typical background
8+ years of experience in power project design and delivery

Skills & requirements

Required

Electrical EngineeringPower Project DesignTechnical SupervisionSite Supervision

Preferred

Renewable Energy ExperienceProposal Preparation

Stack & domain

Electrical EngineeringDesign CalculationsData AnalysisSoftware Engineering DesignTechnical ReportsPower GenerationTransmission And DistributionRenewablesIndustrial ProjectsTender ResponsesJob Delivery ManagementProposal PreparationPower EngineeringInstallationOperationConfiguration MethodsSite SupervisionTechnical SupervisionMentoringLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkDecision-makingEnergy

About the role

Original posting from GHD

Our world demands low carbon energy solutions to achieve a Net Zero future. As we transition from traditional energy sources to adopt more renewable alternatives, you can play a key role in enabling and accelerating this change. We will support you every step of the way as you join us in finding sustainable energy solutions to make a positive impact that will last for generations.Who are we looking for? We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic Northern Australia Power Team. In this rewarding Darwin-based role, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across Power Delivery, Industrial Power, and Power Generation. Bring your passion, curiosity, and energy and help us deliver outstanding work for our Government and Private Sector clients. Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you:Deliver technical expertise to clients and senior colleagues, while contributing to projects across multiple regions.Perform general electrical engineering tasks (design calculations, data analysis, using software to undertake engineering design).Prepare and review technical reports.Develop and/or verify the technical scope of projects.Undertake technical design and documentation of power (generation, transmission and distribution, and renewables) and industrial projects.Lead technical delivery, coordinating a team on more complex design options.Contribute to the development of tender responses and provide job delivery management.Contribute to Business Development by identifying new services for existing and new clients, including proposal preparation and winning work.Contribute to the development of GHD’s knowledge and skills in Power Engineering, including planning, design, construction, and operation. What you will bring to the team:Formal qualifications in Electrical Engineering (BEng or equivalent acceptable to Engineers Australia).8 to 10+ years’ experience in the design and delivery of power projects (e.g., power stations, zone substations, underground and overhead reticulation), including renewables (solar, wind, PHES, BESS) and industrial projects (water treatment, wastewater pumping and treatment). Ideally also experienced in design management.Skilled in liaising with utilities providers.Strong understanding of current power engineering technologies, including installation, operation, and configuration methods.Experience coordinating plant and plant services electrical works. Design experience and site supervision are desirable.Experience with technical supervision and mentoring less experienced team members. Interested? Apply online now. GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities. GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility, and productivity, where our people can thrive.We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage. #LI-BJ1

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Source: GHD careers

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