Epicentre Engineers are on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team.
Due to a strong pipeline of work, we are seeking to appoint a Senior Electrical Engineer. You will play an essential role in our engineering and drafting teams to obtain successful outcomes and deliver exceptional documentation for clients. You will work in a vital role which is responsible for tracking the progress and delivery of documentation.
You will require a highly collaborative and communicative approach to work with Epicentre Engineering and drafting teams across Australia. Awareness of operational principles, collaboration and coordination with other engineering disciplines is essential to achieve the high-quality design solutions for our clients.
General Duties
- Direction from Operations Manager & Director.
- Completion of reports and submissions for management as required.
- Resource management and meet budgetary requirements for the Electrical Group.
- Ensure that the company quality standards are met with documentation and communication.
Design Work
- Design and documentation for Electrical services for all facets of industry as per the projects provided.
- Act as Project Engineer on selected projects which include acting as the design interface for all meetings, coordination and reviews as necessary.
- Ensure that the validation procedure of the project has occurred before the project leaves the premises.
- Ensure that other engineers and junior designers projects are validated before leaving the premises.
- Engineering sign off under DBP Act/legislation, CPEng NER and any other qualifications required for engineering sign off under electrical services.
- Report writing as required.
Construction Phase Work
- Liaise with Contractors and Sub-Contractors to address construction related issues.
- Review technical submissions by Contractors and Sub-Contractors against the specified requirements.
- Review the quality of construction against the specified requirements.
- Attend site meetings as appropriate and report on the status of the work and any items of concern.
- Undertake Construction Administration on projects designed by Epicentre and as otherwise instructed
Project Management / Management
- Defines the main objectives, purpose, and scope, shared expectations, and determines how to move a project forward.
- Work with various stakeholders to create a project plan. Scope, cost, timelines, and risk are all defined. It is an evolving plant that doesn’t end until the project does.
- Executing the work defined in the project plan.
- Monitors project progress and budget, as well as making sure key milestones are reached, and compares performance against the project plan.
- Reviewing work that is completed, archiving work, releasing resources, and formally signing off on the project.
- Provide details for fee invoices with accounts for current projects and electrical projects for end of month invoicing.
- Check job costing results for projects handled and ensure the correctness of proposed invoicing amount before month's end.
- Liaise with Operations Manager and Director on matters relating to staff financial project issues.
- Participate in financial meetings as required.
Marketing
- Actively market Epicentre’s services through project involvement, including contacting and visiting potential clients.
- Identify new business opportunities, prepare submissions and arrange presentations.
- Participate in marketing meetings, proposal submissions, industry functions and provide client feedback in relation to Epicentre where available.
Training
- Provide training to new staff and junior designers.
- Take part in industry training as required.
- Identify areas where training would be of assistance and of benefit to the company.
Quality Assurance
- Ensure the quality system is implemented and maintained on all projects.
- Ensure peer reviews are carried out as required.
- Ensure the highest standards are maintained at all times.
- Inform Operations manager and Director of issues on projects which may progress to Professional Indemnity claims as soon as the matter arises.
- Perform all tasks in accordance with the current Standards and regulations governing the parameters of the project.
- Make all endeavours to ensure the company is not placed in a litigious position due to engineering malpractice.
Experience/Skills Requirements
- CPEng NER - Chartered Professional Engineer (Electrical Services Qualification with Engineers Australia)
- Registered professional engineer with NSW Fair Trading (DEP / PDP Registration)
- 5+ years’ experience in the same or similar role.
- Minimum 1-2 years’ experience must be in a senior/lead engineer position.
- Must have a minimum 2-3 years building services consultancy experience.
- Has a sound knowledge of multi discipline engineering methodology and best practices.
- Is proficient on a relevant engineering software package/s, AutoCAD and Revit preferred.
- Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and orally.
- Knowledge of regulations and standard pertaining to the industry.
- Strong workplace principles.
- Able to work unsupervised.
- Strong organizational/time management skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated good judgment skills and decision-making abilities
Employer questions
- Your application will include answers to the following questions:
- How many years' experience do you have as an electrical engineer?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years of project management experience do you have?
- How many years' experience do you have with project planning and scheduling?
- Which of the following CAD software do you have experience with?
- Do you have previous invoicing experience?
- Have you completed a qualification in electrical engineering?