Design Engineer – Electrical Design for Pilbara Projects

About the role

Join a dynamic team delivering end‑to‑end electrical designs for critical energy infrastructure in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. Based in Bentley, you will travel to the Pilbara each month to conduct site inspections, engage with customers and support project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Develop complete electrical designs and works packages for customer‑funded connections, capital projects and maintenance activities.
• Conduct site visits to capture requirements, scope work and translate customer needs into compliant design solutions.
• Prepare and review drawings, calculations, cost estimates and documentation for quoting, approvals, construction and handover.
• Collaborate with delivery teams, contractors and stakeholders to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Ensure all designs comply with Horizon Power standards, WA electrical regulations and safety, environmental and compliance requirements.

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with experience in distribution network design.
• Knowledge of Australian and WA electrical standards, including overhead and underground solutions.
• Proven ability to produce constructible designs, works packages and cost estimates.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable and capable of managing workload in a regional, site‑based environment.

Required skills

• Electrical engineering design
• Distribution network design
• Overhead and underground design solutions
• Cost estimation
• Compliance with WA electrical regulations

What we offer

• Full‑time permanent position
• Opportunities to work on high‑impact energy projects
• Travel to remote sites for hands‑on experience
• Supportive team environment focused on safety and reliability