Onsite Electrical Project Engineer

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About the role

  • Electrical Project Engineer developing integrated electrical designs tailored for customer needs in industrial automation. Collaborating across engineering teams and driving delivery for automation projects.

Responsibilities

  • Transform “as‑sold” system concepts into safe, efficient, integrated electrical designs
  • Advise on and review projects during the sales phase
  • Translate and optimise “as‑sold” functionality into a robust electrical design in collaboration with all engineering disciplines
  • Identify non‑standard requirements and coordinate solutions
  • Oversee and align steelwork design with electrical and system needs
  • Embed safety and ergonomic design principles into all electrical deliverables
  • Deliver the electrical design baseline package for customer approval
  • Manage building and power interface requirements
  • Coordinate electrical interfaces for all procured equipment
  • Perform peer reviews of engineering specifications
  • Specify and coordinate resale equipment (standard and special configurations)
  • Provide progress updates to the Project Lead
  • Develop detailed electrical planning aligned with overall project timelines
  • Deliver all electrical scope with predictable quality, on time and within budget
  • Prepare complete installation files
  • Produce test reports
  • Resolve site problem reports
  • Generate additional material specifications when required
  • Create site installation instructions
  • Support installation and commissioning teams both on‑site and remotely
  • Process and finalise as‑built documentation from site

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Eligible for National Engineering Register (NER) and State Engineering Registration (registration preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of relevant AU/NZ standards, including AS3000 and machine‑safety standards
  • Highly desirable: CMSE, CE Marking, or other machine‑safety certifications
  • Proven experience in industrial electrical design across material‑handling environments (e.g., conveyors, robotics, automation)
  • Advanced proficiency in 2D/3D CAD tools such as AutoCAD and NAVIS
  • Strong understanding of material‑handling system architecture and integration
  • Ability to translate “as‑sold” concepts into detailed, accurate, integrated electrical designs
  • Solid grasp of engineering processes—including baselines, electrical requirements, and procurement specifications
  • Experience supporting installation, commissioning, site coordination, and field issue resolution
  • Familiar with simulations, design validation, interfaces, and clash detection
  • Clear and confident communicator with excellent documentation skills
  • Highly structured, detail‑driven, and analytical work style
  • Proactive, self‑motivated, and effective in both independent and global team environments
  • Strong stakeholder‑management capability across customers, suppliers, and internal teams

Benefits

  • A competitive remuneration package will be offered
  • Unlimited career growth and development within the regional and global organisation

Job title

Electrical Project Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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