Senior Electrical Engineer (E&I)

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 

Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Melbourne on a permanent contract.

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The Role 

Reporting to the Project Manager / Lead I&E Engineer, the successful applicant will be part of a busy project team delivering brownfields oil & gas modification projects for our client.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects 


• Global connections


• Commitment to your Wellbeing


• Access to a variety of leave


• Range of Financial Health benefits


• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion


• Commitment to continued professional development 


• Competitive salary 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support during the Engineering & Design, construction and commissioning phases of a project
• Is project-delivery focused and able to produce electrical scopes within budget and schedule
• Responsible for the technical aspect of engineering related activities within a project
• Must be familiar with relevant codes, client design specifications and procedures, and have a thorough working knowledge of the latest design and analytical techniques
• Provide functional engineering input to assigned projects
• Expected to be responsible for discipline delivery within agreed scope, budget and schedule of small to medium sized projects for all phases from concept to detailed design and beyond
• Produce key electrical engineering documentation to facilitate project close-out
• Regular interaction with discipline and inter-discipline team members at all levels to meet schedule

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. 

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (B.Sc/ M.Sc/ B.Eng) and eligible for membership of an internationally accepted applicable professional Institute. e.g. IET, Engineers Australia
• 8 years minimum experience in the Oil & Gas Industry, at least 5 years in a design role within the electrical engineering discipline
• Proven experience in the Offshore and Onshore LNG, O&G brownfields engineering EPCM Sector in Australia
• Must be an effective communicator to efficiently interface with other engineering disciplines, project managers, clients’ representatives, vendor, and subcontractors
• Must be familiar with relevant local and international Electrical codes, client Design Specifications and procedures, and have a thorough working knowledge of the latest design and analytical techniques
• FEED and Detailed Design experience with HV & LV electrical reticulation systems, power generation, and power distribution, switch gear, lighting systems, UPS systems, etc.
• Power system studies, simulation and report using software such as PowerCAD, SKM PowerTools, ETAP and/or similar softwares
• Experience in renewable energy projects, including Solar PV systems, Battery Energy Storage Systems, wind generation, and associated HV/LV integration works
• Must be certified for Hazardous area determination and classification
• Proven experience managing risk during the design process consistent with technical and commercial requirements
• Responsible for leadership of a functional area on small to medium projects
• Provide engineering support during the construction & commissioning phases of a project
• Able to travel to site as and when required
• Able to demonstrate team working skills
• Enthusiastic, conscientious and keen to learn with a flexible can-do attitude

Candidates must have full work rights in Australia to be considered for this role.

If you’re an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer, ready for your next project, then we are keen to hear from you today. 

Apply now and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity!