Electrical Engineer

at  apprise consulting pty ltd

For nearly 25 years, APD Global has set the benchmark in delivering advanced, comprehensive, and specialised engineering solutions.
We have around 800 employees including our alliance contracting partners, across 15 strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia. We specialise in seamless integration across the Power Systems, Telecommunications, and Renewable Energy industries. Our expertise spans Power Systems Studies, Transmission Lines, Substations, Telecommunications, Protection, Control & Automation, Renewable Energy Connections, Mining, and Engineering, Protection Panel Design and Installation, 3D Design and Manufacturing as well as Construction/Management (EPC/M) services.
We have outstanding opportunity for a highly experienced and skilled ELECTRICAL ENGINEER . We are looking for trustworthy individuals with integrity who will bring a positive can-do attitude to the position and to the team.

MANDATORY HARD SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in electrical engineering

SOFT SKILLS

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• High level of attention to detail and ability to work proactively
• Ability to work confidently both as part of a team and autonomously
  If you have the skills required for this role and you feel this is the job for you, then apply now!
  Salary: Between $70,000 and $75,000 per annum + Super
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: $70,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year
  Work Location: In perso

• Contribute to the design of primary and secondary electrical systems, including switchgear, transformers, and protection systems
• Support the development of schematics and one-line diagrams for substation layouts, ensuring optimal electrical distribution and safety
• Work with senior engineers to create comprehensive electrical design documents that meet both operational and regulatory requirements
• Provide technical expertise by way of reviewing and refining substation layout drawings, ensuring they are aligned with system performance expectations and safety codes
• Use software and perform detailed calculations to plan, design and develop manufacturing, construction and installation standards and specifications to improve electrical systems
• Participate in relay setting configurations to ensure coordinated protection for fault isolation and equipment safeguarding
• Support the analysis of fault current levels, system protection schemes, and relay settings for substation equipment
• Assist in selecting and sizing electrical equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, cables, and busbars based on power ratings and system voltage levels
• Collaborate with civil, mechanical, and systems engineers to ensure that all substation components are integrated seamlessly into the design
• Participate in risk assessments to identify potential hazards and propose mitigation strategies
• Review designs to ensure safe operation of electrical equipment and implement safety features such as grounding, emergency trip circuits, and fault isolation systems
• Maintain thorough documentation of design decisions, equipment specifications, and protection schemes for accurate project execution
• Document all design revisions, including any changes in equipment specifications, settings, and system configurations
• Perform detailed reviews and quality checks on electrical designs, ensuring they meet project and compliance requirements
• Maintain compliance with operational standards to ensure the substation meets grid stability and power quality requirements
• Assist with any ad hoc duties as require