Earthing Engineers

About the role

GHD is seeking Earthing and Bonding Engineers to join its Electrical Delivery team. You will bring specialist earthing and bonding experience to major Australian and global projects in renewable energy, power networks, transport, resources and critical infrastructure, working with public utilities, government authorities, private developers, asset owners and industrial operators.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver earthing, bonding and related projects from concept through construction and commissioning.
• Prepare and review design drawings, technical reports, inspection and test plans and other project deliverables.
• Manage the design and quality of work packages, collaborating with client-side engineers through design reviews, technical issue resolution and progress updates.
• Develop technical resources and provide training and mentoring to build engineering capability.
• Estimate and prepare tenders and proposals for electrical scopes of work.
• Collaborate with colleagues across GHD offices to pursue and deliver project opportunities.
• Perform site inspections and prepare reports for proposals, design delivery and construction activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Professional Engineer status, or active progress towards obtaining it.
• Substantial experience in the detailed design of transmission and distribution infrastructure, including substations, overhead lines and underground cable systems, with experience preparing associated reports, drawings and specifications.
• At least five years' experience in earthing and bonding design, electrolysis assessment, lightning protection design, electromagnetic field studies and electromagnetic compatibility design across energy and resources, transportation and property and buildings.
• Demonstrated experience preparing or leading successful proposals and marketing pursuits.

Required skills

• A thorough understanding of the project development lifecycle.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and collaborate with a team.
• Strong time and commercial management skills, delivering multiple projects within budget.