Electrical Engineer (Newcastle City Council)

Your New Role and Responsibilities 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.
- 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 setting
- 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 What You’ll Bring to Make An Impact
- Degree‑qualified Electrical Engineer, Marine Systems Engineer, or similar
- Experience in developing 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 ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
- A structured, solutions‑focused approach to engineering design and technical documentation Applicants must be Australian citizens and be willing to obtain and hold a NV‑1 or greater security clearance. Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation 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. Leidos will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Benefits Competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement are included. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rsqj4