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Lead Engineer - Electrical

04/09/2025
19/09/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Perth, Western Australia
Design and Engineering

Pacific Energy is an Australian market leader in the provision of sustainable distributed energy. Our purpose is to transition the world to a clean energy future.

As Australia’s only end-to-end provider of all renewable energy technologies, with proven experience integrating solar, wind, battery energy storage and green hydrogen into new and existing systems, we deliver industry firsts that are leading the clean energy transition.

Job Description

At Pacific Energy we pride ourselves on our diverse backgrounds whether it be industry, skill set or experience and encourage all talented individuals to consider joining our team.

You don’t need to meet all the criteria but if you feel that this role is aligned with your career aspirations then this is for you!

BE part of the solution

We are looking for a Lead Engineer – Electrical, who will be responsible for providing technical and project support, including but not limited to overseeing electrical design, interfacing with multidisciplinary design teams, implementation and testing of high-quality engineering solutions using engineering practices, standards and tools.

As the Lead you will lead a team of graduates and entry level engineers to define and manage priorities against the available capacity of resources.

BE part of the change

To be part of the change this role will provide: 

Team Management

  • Set timelines for deliverables and encouraging regular iteration on deliverables
  • Identify competencies, training and development plans for team
  • Manage resource performance

Engineering Delivery

  • Develop, review, approve and submit technical or supporting documentation and technical specifications, including functional design specifications
  • Lead the electrical design, change management and functionality development
  • Perform engineering duties through the entire project life cycle (concept to commissioning), including, engineering studies & reports, equipment specification preparation & selection and schematic & wiring design
  • Complete design reviews and drawing mark-ups
  • Ensure all work is completed to a high standard, on budget, on schedule and safely
  • Manage and participate in design reviews – i.e., Safety In Design, HAZOP, CHAZOP, HAZID, CRAW and client design Reviews

BE this person

  • As part of the solution, you will have:
  • A tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Strong experience in an equivalent industrial area
  • Skills in project planning, budgeting, estimating, and cost control for electrical scope.
  • Skilled in the organisation and management of staff, as well as performing a variety of administrative tasks
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles and design processes involved in projects
  • Strong experience with the design and selection of power generation and/or renewable equipment
  • Experience in managing the requirements of technical persons in facilitating a project (engineering input and the management of engineering risk).

Why Join

We’re committed to supporting our team with benefits that matter: 

  • Flexible work arrangements, 2 days WFH & a 9-day-fortnight option 
  • Free on-site parking 
  • 17 weeks paid paternity leave or double the time for a half pay option 
  • Health & wellness reimbursements 
  • Employee referral bonus 
  • Salary continuance insurance 
  • Salary sacrifice for super, vehicles, education 
  • Ongoing training and development, and so much more!

To be considered for this role, you must have permanent full working rights in Australia. 

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Pacific Energy, we celebrate the richness and depth that diversity brings. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities to apply. For more visit:  www.pacificenergy.com.au/careers.

 

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