Senior Electrical Engineer

LMS Energy is Australia’s largest emissions reducer and the national leader in biogas-to-energy and solar on landfill. LMS requires the services of a full-time or part-time Senior Electrical Engineer. 

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As part of our team, you will collaborate with the Controls and Electrical Engineering teams. Your role will primarily involve designing and commissioning electrical power generation plants, conducting protection and fault level studies, and preparing grid connection requirements with network operators. You’ll play a key role in designing ancillary equipment like switchgear, control panels, distribution boards, and communication systems. This pivotal role drives our renewable energy initiatives, ensuring sustainable and efficient power solutions.  

Like to be involved in projects that not only advance technology, but also contribute to a greener, more resilient world then LMS can engage your passion. You will be involved in renewable energy generation projects, including solar, biogas generation and battery energy storage systems (BESS) that provide real practical solutions towards meeting energy targets contributing to a more sustainable future. Apply your innovative capability on grid connection projects ranging from 1 to 30MW to optimise energy flow, improve system resilience and reliability and implement demand response technologies. Be creative in developing unique solutions for off grid power supplies and behind the meter solutions that provide a real point of difference.  

Our commitment to you

• Health and wellbeing options, including the opportunity to work from home, flexible start and finish times, a weekly wellbeing hour and access to our holistic Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 
• Learning and development in supportive team environment with professional, safety and technical training opportunities and growth pathways. 
• Community impact with participation in various charitable activities and volunteering opportunities using a "Give Back Day". 
• Diversity, equity and inclusion committee and focus groups, ensuring a workplace where every individual feels valued, included and empowered. 
• Leave entitlements, including prorated long-service leave, study leave and employer-paid parental leave. 
• Rewards and recognition for length of service and cultural and safety excellence. 

Responsibilities:

• Perform professional electrical engineering tasks across the lifecycle of renewable energy projects, from planning to maintenance
• Create or modify electrical drawings, including single line diagrams, protection diagrams, and control panel schematics, utilising SCADA, PLC, and HMI with Modbus protocols
• Conduct protection studies, load flow, and fault studies using power systems analysis software
• Generate design documentation, including earthing and protection systems calculations, cable sizing, Scopes of Work, tender packs, and equipment specifications
• Design and select primary electrical plant (HV switchgear, Transformers, HV cables) and secondary systems (CTs, VTs, protection devices, tariff metering)
• Provide operational support through improvements, maintenance planning, troubleshooting, and fault finding both remotely and on-site
• Conduct Risk Management, including the preparation of risk assessments and HAZOP’s
• Develop commissioning plans, checklists, schedules, and perform testing and verification at suppliers and on-site
• Implement project management methods to manage schedules and control costs

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering 
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience (power generation experience desirable) 
• Strong communication skills, capable of working independently with minimal supervision, and well-developed problem-solving capabilities
• Electrical experience in leading and directing teams to achieve project goals efficiently and effectively 
• Specialise in grid-connected plans using biogas (from digested farm/process waste, sewage, landfill) 
• Competent in fault analysis and protection system design 
• Competent in LV & HV circuit design, switchgear and control systems 
• Knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and Codes of Practice applicable to the industry 
• Certified Professional Engineer (CPEng) qualification or equivalent
• Australian Drivers Licence
• Upholds LMS’ company values and culture

Please email applications to [email protected]">[email protected], quoting job reference ENGN-038-070624. Females are encouraged to apply. 
Employment is conditional upon a pre-employment medical and entitlement to work in Australia. Some roles require up-to date vaccinations records. 

We are continuously searching for passionate individuals that value the environment, have a caring outlook, and want to work towards a brighter future. If this sounds like you, please click apply, we’d love to hear from you! Check out our website to learn more about what we do https://www.lms.com.au/ .

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