The Business

Partum Engineering is a leading Australian engineering consultancy based in Burswood, Western Australia. With over 30 years of experience, Partum delivers innovative, end-to-end power engineering design services, specialising in power transmission and distribution systems.

The Role

Partum are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Partum Engineering business in our Burswood, WA and Hobart, TAS locations.

Reporting directly to the Team Lead or Senior Engineer for the discipline group the Electrical Engineer will be responsible for:

• Effectively conducting site inspections, where required, to ensure the design meets project objectives.
• Liaising with both internal and other stakeholders regarding engineering related matters and ensuring that any technical difficulties are articulated and resolved promptly.
• Identifying changes, design and/or constructability issues, and liaise with site management in providing logical solutions.
• Assisting in completing Construction Verification, Turnover / Handover Packages including sign-offs, including setting and maintaining design issue milestones and standards.
• Assisting the Project Team with the coordination of all works, allocation of resources, fee negotiations and compliance to contract milestones.
• Ensure the electrical contractor meets the technical requirements of the contract.

Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification - Bachelor (Minimum)
• 3+ years experience in an Electrical Project Engineering role.
• 3+ years industry experience
• High Voltage Electrical Experience
• Experience within the construction, utilities, or resource industry.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical plans, drawings and documentation.
• OHS Construction Induction Card.
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• National police clearance.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Established communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level IT knowledge, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Well organised with strong time management skills.
• High regard for safety and safe work practices.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently using own initiative and within a cohesive team environment.

Desirable Skills/Experience/Qualifications

• Previous experience in the utilities/construction/resources industry is desirable.

The Benefits

We’re a dynamic, Australian group built on collaboration, mateship, and integrity. You’ll gain exposure to diverse projects, ongoing career development, an Employee Assistance Program, access to our online benefits package and competitive remuneration — all within a fast-growing, supportive workplace.

We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from females, First Nations peoples, and candidates from all backgrounds.

If after reading the details of this vacancy you feel you meet the selection criteria and would be a good fit for the role, please select apply.

Please ensure you include a cover letter outlining your previous experience and suitability.

**Where large numbers of applications are received, only those shortlisted shall be contacted.