Embrace the opportunity to join a company deeply rooted in sustainability and leading the charge in decarbonization.
Take the reins as Lead Electrical Engineer and drive impactful change within heavy industry, shaping the future of environmental responsibility. Forge ahead, setting unrivaled benchmarks for sustainable practices.
The company is located in Perth, Western Australia.
What's in it for you:
- Job stability and generous salary package
- Work with highly competent Engineers
- Work with cutting-edge technology
- Experience great mentorship and support from Managers and colleagues
What you'll do:
- Lead a team of electrical engineers in the design, development, and testing of electrical systems for locomotives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical systems with mechanical and software components.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and quality requirements.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance in resolving complex electrical engineering challenges.
- Oversee the selection of components, materials, and suppliers for electrical systems.
- Conduct thorough testing and validation of electrical systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Participate in project planning, budgeting, and scheduling activities.
- Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Participate in specific detail design reviews and evaluations including technical safety reviews of design, DFMEA, FFMEA, HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, QRA, risk analysis.
What you'll need:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience working in the rail industry – essential
- Bachelor’s degree of Electrical Engineering essential
- Experience in systems engineering in a product development environment is essential.
- Experience in overseeing EPC design activities and delivering large projects.
- Experience in engineering, design and selection of electrical equipment, with emphasis on critical electrical components, and hazardous area classification methods and protection techniques. Some experience with owner/operator is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role, preferably in a large and complex project.
- Knowledge of interpretation and review process of electrical systems in locomotives and rail applications is highly desirable.
- General knowledge of data analysis and modelling of electrical network.
- General understanding of existing and emerging technologies for energy storage systems, fuel cells, etc. preferred.
- Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software (e.g. PowerFactory, ETAP and PSCAD or similar).
- Strong leadership skills and experience in leading direct and indirect reports.
- Knowledge of Australian and international codes, standards and industry specifications
Ready to shape the future? APPLY NOW and collaborate with our innovative team, where your ideas make a real difference!