Senior Electrical Designer/Draftsperson (Perth)

At EMtek, we’re a multidisciplinary engineering team built on strong values, ethics, and expertise. We provide professional, technical, and project management services across structural, mechanical, process, piping, civil, electrical, instrumentation, safety, control, communications, and software engineering. With more than 140 talented people across offices in Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, and Ballarat, plus site offices throughout Victoria and Western Australia, we work seamlessly across locations to deliver results. Our vision is to tackle industry challenges with agile, intelligent, and creative solutions, supporting projects from concept through to operation. We work across diverse industries including resources, materials handling, infrastructure, power, renewables, and decarbonisation, partnering with leading clients such as Roy Hill/Hancock, Rio Tinto, Fortescue, and Newmont. Position Overview We are looking for anexperienced Senior Electrical Designer to provide support in a diverse role within a professional but friendly environment. This is a full time position based in our Perth Office. The position will include but not be limited to:
- Develop and design electrical systems for various projects. Not just tracing, electrical design from scratch.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality designs.
- Prepare detailed technical electrical drawings and documentation.
- Utilise advanced design software and tools using Bentley OpenBuildings Designer.
- Provide technical support and guidance to junior designers.
- Maintain project schedules and meet deadlines. Skills and Experience
- Proven experience as a Senior Electrical Designer in an engineering consultancy or major projects within Australia.
- 8-10+ years of relevant electrical design experience.
- Proficiency in electrical design software (requires experience in Bentley OpenBuildings Designer, Bentley Microstation).
- Expert Knowledge of Electrical systems for Electrical Design, including LV, HV (up to including 220kV ideally) Earthing, Cable Ladders, UG Cabling, MCC’s, VSD’s, Transformers, Control Systems, Instrumentation, Control Systems, Vendor Electrical Equipment, Communication Systems etc, to produce detailed SLD’s, Schematics, Terminations, General Arrangements, Block Diagrams.
- Advantageous to have Electrical 3D design experience, including Cable routing above and below ground, 3D electrical equipment placement and bracketry.
- Experience across a range of commodities, including gold, copper, lithium and iron ore, is favourable. Why you'll love it here
- Long-term stability with engaging projects in the pipeline.
- A professional but relaxed environment with flexible work arrangements
- A central office location with great cafes and amenities in the building.
- Friendly, down-to-earth team with supportive colleagues and good management
- Opportunities to work from various company state office locations.
- Career development opportunities in technical engineering design, project and people management.
- Exposure to international projects across the Resources, Minerals Processing, Materials Handling, Infrastructure, Power & Renewables, Decarbonisation sectors. To apply If you’re interested to know more, please apply now and we’ll be in touch to discuss the company, position, remuneration and team in more details. All applications and conversations will be treated with the strictest of confidence. No agency referrals will be accepted. If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact Human Resources via email at Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3psza7