Lead Electrical Engineer

Our Client: A top tier EPCM on resources

Contract Type: Casual

Duration: 12 months (subject to extension)

Location: Perth-based with little site travel

About the role

Lead Electrical Engineer to support and lead the delivery of multiple sustaining capital projects. This role is responsible for providing technical leadership in electrical engineering design, managing project deliverables, and mentoring team members, while ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction. The projects are a blend of mining and utilities projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design for projects across all phases, from concept through detailed design and construction support
• Prepare and review electrical design calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements
• Coordinate closely with multi-disciplinary teams including mechanical, civil, and structural engineers
• Act as the primary electrical point of contact for clients, contractors, and stakeholders
• Support project management activities, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and commissioning support where required
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers
• Participate in proposal preparation, project planning, and business development activities
• Maintain a strong focus on quality assurance, risk management, and HSE compliance

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably in an engineering consultancy environment
• Demonstrated experience leading electrical design on medium to large-scale projects
• Professional Engineer / Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) preferred
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, lighting, grounding, and building services systems
• Experience with design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, or similar
• Familiarity with international and local electrical codes and standards
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary design environment

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients.

With over 1000 employees and 9,000+ contractors operating in over 130 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA)

If you would like to be considered for the position, please apply directly to this advertisement or send your application via email to [email protected] with your updated CV/ resume & contact details. Alternatively, you may contact Louis at[+61 (08) 6245 0671](tel:+61 (08) 6245 0671) for more information.