About our client
Our client is an innovative technology and engineering business, based in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, specialising in solutions across the agriculture, grain handling and manufacturing sectors. With strong ties to the agricultural industry and a focus on engineering, automation and practical technology solutions, they deliver projects that help customers improve the efficiency, performance and reliability of their operations.

The business is continuing to grow across Australia and internationally, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their Ballarat-based team.

This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving and being involved in projects from initial concept and design through to delivery. It could also be a great opportunity for a New Zealand-based engineer with Australian working rights who is ready for a move across the Tasman.

About the role
Reporting to the Electrical Projects Manager, you’ll work as part of the Electrical Project Management team and play a key role in delivering the electrical and automation components of customer projects.

You’ll be involved in a mix of electrical engineering, control systems, design, project support and technical problem-solving, working closely with internal engineering and project teams, suppliers, contractors and customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing electrical strategies and engineering solutions for projects
• Preparing functional descriptions and assisting with project concepts and preliminary design
• Designing and producing electrical control system drawings
• Developing P&ID drawings and electrical engineering documentation
• Completing electrical engineering calculations
• Designing, sizing and specifying electrical equipment
• Working with suppliers and vendors to select the right equipment for each project
• Assisting with estimates, proposals and project planning
• Supporting electrical installations and providing remote technical assistance
• Preparing installation, operation and maintenance manuals, datasheets and control documentation
• Providing project management support throughout delivery
• Working to relevant electrical engineering standards and recommended practices
• Contributing to HAZOPs where required

It’s a role where you’ll have the opportunity to see your engineering work translate into real-world equipment and systems, rather than being limited to one part of the design process.

About you
We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong understanding of industrial electrical systems and PLCs, and someone who enjoys working through technical challenges and finding practical solutions.
You’ll ideally bring:

• 3+ years’ Electrical Engineering experience
• 3+ years’ PLC experience
• Relevant electrical qualifications, ideally Certificate III in Electrotechnology / Electrical
• Experience designing electrical control systems and producing drawings
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail
• Good commercial and business awareness
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across a project team
• A commitment to safe working practices

Experience within agriculture, grain handling, food processing, metal manufacturing or other industrial environments will be highly regarded.

Why consider the opportunity?
With continued growth in Australia and internationally, this is a chance to join a business with a strong pipeline of interesting engineering work and opportunities to grow with the organisation.

For someone already in Australia, it offers the opportunity to join a growing specialist business and work across varied projects. For New Zealand engineers with Australian working rights, it could be the opportunity to take your career across the Tasman and experience life in regional Victoria.

What’s on offer:

• $100,000 – $130,000 AUD + superannuation, depending on experience
• Ballarat VIC -based role. 
• Varied electrical engineering and automation projects
• Exposure to agriculture, grain and industrial technology
• Growing Australian and international business
• Opportunity to work across projects from concept through to delivery
• Supportive and collaborative engineering environment
• Long-term career development opportunity

Other opportunities available with our client
Due to our client’s rapid growth, we are also looking for Sales Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Fitters and Machinists — check out our other ads or refer a friend who may be a great fit!