Principal Electrical Engineer - Dams & Hydropower

• Industry leading globally recognised business – based in Brisbane
• Major pumped storage hydro scheme
• Attractive package and flexible work options

About SMEC

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.

Infrastructure

At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long-term client relationships. We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide.

The Role

We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer – Hydropower as technical lead to join our National Dams and Hydropower business to work closely with our other specialists in the team on a significant hydropower project. This role will be based in our Brisbane office.

Suitable applicants will have/be:

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering
• 15+ years’ professional industry experience in hydroelectric power projects, preparation in feasibility studies, tender and detail design, design review, site supervision, commissioning and rehabilitation
• Sound knowledge of relevant standards including AS, IEC, IEEE and NFPA

• Proficient in: 
  • Power System Studies including Short Circuit, Load Flow, Motor Starting, Transient and Harmonic,
  • Detailed Single Line Diagram and Schematic Diagram (Wiring Diagram) Design for LV and MV Switchgears,
  • Comprehensive understanding of salient pole generator design,
  • Protection Studies and Design including Grading Studies,
  • Earthing and Lightning Protection System Studies and Design,
  • Lighting System Studies and Design,
  • Cabling System Studies and Design,
  • DC and UPS System Studies and Design,
  • Communication Systems Design

In return, you will be supported by a market leading Dams and Hydropower team where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded. As an inclusive and growing organisation, SMEC is committed to building a global community of talented professionals and thought leaders.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangement to support work/life balance
• Opportunity to work alongside and be mentored by industry leaders
• Professional Development Programs from graduates to leaders through mixture of inhouse programs and external courses as well as tertiary education financial assistance
• Dynamic career pathways and opportunities to work on projects nationally and internationally
• Purchased additional annual leave
• Generous paid parental leave (primary and secondary)
• Wellbeing benefits

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Helen.Kruimel@smec.com

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

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