Senior Electrical Systems Engineer (North Sydney Council)

At GE Vernova, we are shaping a more sustainable, reliable, and resilient energy future. We are seeking a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer to join our global engineering organisation and contribute technical leadership across complex projects in rail, renewable energy, utilities, and power systems. Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and design authority for electrical systems across assigned projects and programs.
- Lead and coordinate the design of electrical balance‑of‑plant systems, including LV/HV equipment, protection and control, cabling, grounding, layouts, and control buildings.
- Develop, review, and approve engineering studies, drawings, specifications, and analyses for power systems and supporting equipment.
- Ensure designs meet applicable safety, regulatory, and industry standards.
- Act as a trusted technical point of contact for customers and internal teams.
- Support commissioning activities and help resolve technical issues during project delivery.
- Collaborate with project, sourcing, and quality teams to meet delivery, cost, and performance objectives.
- Participate in and lead design reviews, contributing to quality assurance activities.
- Drive continuous improvement through standardisation, root cause analysis, and process enhancement.
- Support the development of others through mentoring and knowledge sharing. Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Instrumentation Engineering, or a diploma combined with relevant industry experience.
- 10–15 years of experience in rail, power, utilities, renewables, or energy storage projects.
- Robust knowledge of electrical systems and power conversion technologies.
- Experience providing technical leadership or acting as a design authority on complex projects.
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulatory frameworks.
- Ability to develop, review, and interpret technical documentation and specifications.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Customer‑focused approach with commercial awareness.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required. Experience That Will Set You Apart
- Power system studies and analysis (e.g., load flow, fault studies, protection coordination, harmonics, EMC, voltage drop).
- Experience working in matrix organisations and with geographically distributed teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a project‑based environment.
- Strong problem‑solving, organisational, and documentation skills. Benefits
- Relocation assistance provided. GE Vernova is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rv6jw