Electrical Engineer
Zenith Energy | Rivervale, Perth
- Contribute to hybrid power projects combining thermal generation, renewables and battery storage.
- Apply your MV/LV engineering experience across design, construction, commissioning and operations.
- Head office role with a 38-hour working week and site visits as required.
About the role
Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, you will provide practical engineering input across the life cycle of Zenith’s hybrid power projects.
Working with senior engineers, designers, project teams and suppliers, you will help deliver safe, compliant, reliable and commercially sound electrical systems. This role offers exposure to both new projects and operating assets, connecting design decisions with construction, commissioning and ongoing performance.
What you’ll be doing
- Contribute to electrical design and technical reviews across generation, distribution, protection and control systems.
- Review single-line diagrams, load calculations, protection philosophies, earthing designs and technical specifications.
- Review vendor and OEM documentation against project requirements and applicable standards.
- Provide technical input into the selection of switchgear, transformers, RMUs, generators and associated equipment.
- Support project teams with technical risk identification, constructability reviews and design optimisation.
- Respond to technical queries from clients, contractors and site teams.
- Attend site as required to support construction and commissioning.
- Assist with fault investigations, root cause analysis and improvements to operational assets.
- Contribute to standard designs, templates and engineering practices.
What you’ll bring
- A Bachelor of Electrical Engineering.
- At least five years’ relevant electrical engineering experience in industrial, mining, power generation, utilities or infrastructure environments.
- Experience delivering medium to large-scale power generation and distribution projects.
- A strong background in medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems.
- The ability to develop control designs and select equipment for project work packages.
- A sound understanding of Australian Standards, including AS 2067, AS 3000 and AS 5033.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineers, site trades, consultants and suppliers.
- Practical problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety and quality.
Experience in renewable energy, engineering consultancy, protection and control, brownfield modifications or network communication architecture will be highly regarded.
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to work on one of Australia's largest renewable energy infrastructure projects.
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Permanent full-time employment.
- Discretionary bonus scheme.
- Up to 8 weeks paid parental leave.
- Novated leasing options.
- $4,000 employee referral bonus.
- Study Support Program and ongoing career development.
- Free Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
- Opportunities to grow within a rapidly expanding business.
Ready to Apply?
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Zenith Energy is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@zenithenergy.com.au.
