Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

(Hybrid)

Job Description

Wood is recruiting a Senior Electrical Engineer as part of our strategic growth plan for 2024 and beyond.  You will join our Operations business in a pivotal role as we partner with a major player in the Oil & Gas industry on a major brownfields Engineering Service Contract.  Based in Perth CBD, this is a permanent role and is available as a full-time / part-time (job share) basis. 
Wood’s “Operations” APAC West business delivers brownfields engineering, procurement, construction, optimization, and technical services to the Oil & Gas industry and enjoys long-term partnerships with some of the region’s most prominent producers located in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Southeast Asia.
Join us in the heart of Perth’s CBD with free 24/7 access to an exclusive on-site gym, superb end of trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of spaces to get creative. In addition, you will have access to remote and flexible working options, purchased annual leave and employee discount programs.

Responsibilities

You will be reporting directly to the Lead Electrical Engineer, you will step up and into a dedicated client contract team working across FEED / Execution to EPCM delivery, across some of world’s most technically challenging brownfields Oil & Gas projects for Wood’s Electrical Engineering group.
At Wood you will join an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds and recognized industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities.

Qualifications

You will be able to work lawfully in Australia and hold full working rights for this location. 
Suitably qualified in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution, ideally you will have a minimum of 7+ years of proven experience in either, Mining and Minerals and or O&G brownfields engineering EPCM sector in Australia. 
In addition, you will have:

Engineering office design experience with experience in either some / all of the following:

power generation
power distribution (MV & LV)
equipment specification (i.e. Power Transformers, MV & LV motors and drives, MV & LV switchgear, cabling, lighting, earthing)

Design knowledge of applicable codes and standards (both international and Australian)
Excellent analytical, literacy and numerical skills 
Excellent communication skills 
Be prepared to undertake site visits either onshore / offshore
Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and engineering programs
A “solutions mindset” and able to manage varying tasks with often changing and competing priorities

What will set you apart will be your experience in one or more of the following:

ETAP software
Power system analysis
Hazardous area design (& inspection) competency (EEHA)

It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow’s solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Wood encourages Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
If you are a Senior Electrical Engineer looking to work on a major Engineering Service Contract in Western Australia – apply today! 
Shortlisting will commence immediately.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.