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Lead Electrical Engineer

AirSWIFT
Perth, WA, Australia
A$8 p/h
Below market
Engineering → Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Contract
On-site

Posted 1 day ago


Our Client: A top tier EPCM on resources

Contract Type: Casual

Duration: 12 months (subject to extension)

Location: Perth-based with little site travel

About the role

Lead Electrical Engineer to support and lead the delivery of multiple sustaining capital projects. This role is responsible for providing technical leadership in electrical engineering design, managing project deliverables, and mentoring team members, while ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction. The projects are a blend of mining and utilities projects.

Key responsibilities

Lead the electrical design for projects across all phases, from concept through detailed design and construction support

Prepare and review electrical design calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports

Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements

Coordinate closely with multi-disciplinary teams including mechanical, civil, and structural engineers

Act as the primary electrical point of contact for clients, contractors, and stakeholders

Support project management activities, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning

Conduct site visits, inspections, and commissioning support where required

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers

Participate in proposal preparation, project planning, and business development activities

Maintain a strong focus on quality assurance, risk management, and HSE compliance

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably in an engineering consultancy environment

Demonstrated experience leading electrical design on medium to large-scale projects

Professional Engineer / Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) preferred

Strong knowledge of power distribution, lighting, grounding, and building services systems

Experience with design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, or similar

Familiarity with international and local electrical codes and standards

Experience working in a multi-disciplinary design environment

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients.

With over 1000 employees and 9,000+ contractors operating in over 130 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA)

If you would like to be considered for the position, please apply directly to this advertisement or send your application via email to ••••@airswift.com with your updated CV/ resume & contact details. Alternatively, you may contact Louis at +61 (••) •••• •671 for more information.


About AirSWIFT

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