Senior Electrical Engineer
Job Summary
NEPEAN Power is a specialist manufacturer and supplier of electrical and electronic products delivering engineered solutions across the mining energy renewables infrastructure and industrial sectors. Based in Thornton NSW NEPEAN Power has built a strong reputation for quality innovation compliance and customer-focused power solutions.
As part of NEPEAN Australias largest privately owned engineering and manufacturing group we offer the opportunity to contribute to products and solutions that support customers locally and globally.
Our OpportunityAs a Senior Electrical Engineer based in Mackay QLD you will play a critical role in delivering innovative electrical engineering solutions across mining energy and infrastructure projects. Reporting to the QLD State Manager you will lead complex electrical design activities provide technical leadership across multiple projects and work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality project outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys a balance of technical design project coordination mentoring and customer engagement while contributing to the continued growth and success of NEPEAN Power.
Your RoleThis rewarding role will see you:
- Lead and perform detailed electrical design works engineering studies and technical project activities.
- Plan coordinate and manage engineering resources to ensure projects are delivered safely efficiently and to a high standard.
- Provide technical leadership and support to internal teams production personnel customers and suppliers.
- Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian Standards codes of practice and industry requirements.
- Prepare and contribute to proposals project plans cost estimates and project schedules.
- Support budgeting and cost estimation activities through sound commercial and engineering judgement.
- Drive standardisation initiatives by developing and maintaining engineering procedures systems and digitalisation improvements.
- Lead the integration of new products into existing NEPEAN Power designs and solutions.
- Support manufacturing testing and commissioning activities as required.
- Mentor and guide Project Engineers and Electrical Engineers fostering a collaborative and high-performing engineering team.
You are:
- Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 7 years experience in electrical design and/or project management.
- Experienced in mining energy infrastructure or industrial electrical systems including new builds and equipment overhauls.
- Knowledgeable in Australian Standards and electrical engineering best practices.
- RPEQ registered or eligible for registration (highly regarded).
- Experienced in leading engineering deliverables across multiple projects while managing competing priorities.
- Skilled in engaging with customers suppliers production teams and other stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
- Proficient in engineering software applications and the Microsoft Office Suite with exposure to ERP systems such as Pronto desirable.
- A strong problem solver with excellent organisational communication and customer service skills.
- Passionate about safety quality and continuous improvement.
- A natural leader who enjoys mentoring and developing junior engineers.
- Great team culture built on collaboration innovation and technical excellence.
- Competitive salary package based on skills and experience.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Fitness Passport membership providing access to a wide network of fitness facilities at discounted rates.
- Career development and leadership opportunities within a growing national business.
- Exposure to large-scale mining energy renewables and infrastructure projects.
- Opportunity to work with industry-leading engineering professionals and cutting-edge technologies.
- Long-term career stability with one of Australias leading privately owned engineering organisations.
If youre an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a respected industry leader wed love to hear from you. Please submit your cover letter and resume for consideration.
NEPEAN is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applicants from all walks of life including those from diverse socio-economic cultural LGBTIQ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
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