Electrical Engineer (Canberra)

Job Description
- Join a specialised maritime engineering team supporting delivery of a critical project.
- Play a key role in developing and managing requirements for complex maritime platform engineering.
- Chance to work on high-impact projects alongside experienced engineers across multiple disciplines. We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join Leidos Gibbs & Cox Australia. As a key member of our engineering team, you will contribute to innovative maritime projects. Responsibilities
- Produce and review electrical design documentation including single line diagrams, cable schedules, electrical power load analysis, equipment lists, and termination schedules.
- Support component and equipment selection for 440 VAC, 240 VAC and 24 VDC power, control and instrumentation systems.
- Consider environmental and installation requirements during equipment selection, including IP rating, vibration, moisture, temperature, and suitability for the operating environment.
- Contribute to electrical calculations, technical documentation, and design reviews.
- Support interface definition and coordination across electrical, control and mechanical disciplines.
- Review supplier and subcontractor documentation for technical compliance with project requirements.
- Support electrical system design activities involving power distribution, control and instrumentation, and CAN‑based communications networks.
- Contribute to engineering change management, design maturity, and technical risk identification across the project lifecycle.
- Work with system and stakeholder requirements to support electrical design development, traceability, and compliance through the project lifecycle. Qualifications
- Degree‑qualified Electrical Engineer, Marine Systems Engineer, or similar.
- Experience in the development of electrical design documentation for industrial, marine, infrastructure or other complex projects.
- Working knowledge of 440 VAC, 240 VAC and 24 VDC electrical systems, including control and instrumentation.
- Experience with single line diagrams, cable schedules, load analysis, and equipment selection.
- Familiarity with environmental considerations including IP rating, vibration, moisture, temperature and installation constraints.
- Understanding of CAN networks and their application within control systems.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- A structured, solutions‑focused approach to engineering design and technical documentation. Benefits & Pay Pay and benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement. More details are available at the company careers site. Next Steps
- To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
- Recruitment process: 1 – 2 interviews & background checks including a police check.
- Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements.
- We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team at if you would like to discuss additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Statement Leidos is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rtvu6