Senior Engineer - Electrical

DRA Global Limited (DRA or the Company) is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals and metals industry.

The Group has an extensive track record spanning four decades across a wide range of commodities. DRA's teams have deep expertise in mining, minerals and metals processing industries, as well as related non-process infrastructure including water and energy solutions.

DRA covers all major mining centres with offices across Africa and the Middle East, North and South America and Asia-Pacific.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Perth engineering team.

Working within a highly experienced group of professionals, you will be responsible for leading electrical engineering delivery, supporting power system studies and modelling activities, mentoring engineers and ensuring high-quality technical outcomes across studies, detailed design, project execution and commissioning phases.

Key Duties

• Lead electrical engineering activities across studies, detailed design, project execution and commissioning phases
• Develop and review electrical design deliverables including calculations, specifications, datasheets, technical reports and design documentation
• Apply power system study and modelling experience to support electrical design decisions, system performance assessments and technical recommendations
• Prepare, review and interpret power system studies including load flow, short circuit, motor starting, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonic and transient or dynamic assessments
• Provide technical leadership, review and assurance of electrical calculations, modelling assumptions, reports and design deliverables
• Coordinate client, vendor, utility and multidisciplinary engineering interfaces to resolve electrical infrastructure and project delivery requirements
• Support scope, schedule and cost inputs for electrical work packages, including proposal development and technical evaluations
• Mentor Graduate and Electrical Engineers in electrical design, power system study methodology, engineering quality, safety and continuous improvement

You Will Have

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) or equivalent
• Extensive experience delivering electrical engineering within mineral processing, mining, industrial or utility-connected project environments
• Strong technical knowledge of LV and MV electrical systems, power distribution, protection systems, motor control, power quality and earthing interfaces
• Strong power system study and modelling background, with demonstrated experience using DIgSILENT PowerFactory preferred; ETAP or equivalent platforms also highly regarded
• Experience preparing or reviewing power system studies and reports, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonic and transient or dynamic assessments
• Strong report writing skills with the ability to clearly communicate design basis, modelling assumptions, study outcomes, technical risks and engineering recommendations
• Experience across project development, engineering, construction support, commissioning and operational readiness phases
• Strong stakeholder management, mentoring and technical leadership capability, with RPEQ registration or progress toward registration desirable

We value diversity and the benefits it brings to achieving our objectives, enhancing our reputation, and attracting, engaging and retaining talented people. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability and ethnicity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Our commitment to equal opportunity and a diverse workplace is embodied in our values of People, Safety, Trust, Integrity, Excellence and Courage.