Senior Electrical Engineer

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Purpose

The Senior Electrical Engineer provides high-quality electrical engineering services to Worley and its customers. This role is responsible for the technical execution of electrical engineering work across projects, supporting delivery to scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements, while contributing to mentoring and technical development within the electrical engineering team.

Responsibilities

Deliver electrical engineering services that meet Worley, client, and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget.

Key accountabilities include:

• Leading the execution of electrical engineering activities on assigned projects or defined project scopes.

• Supporting project planning and delivery, including participation in relevant meetings, preparation of progress reports, and compliance with required checking and quality assurance procedures.

• Ensuring project scope is clearly defined and that changes are managed in accordance with project change management processes.

• Providing technical input and support during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases, including:

  • Preparation and review of electrical equipment and materials requisitions

  • Technical bid evaluations

  • Review of vendor documentation and purchase orders

• Coordinating electrical engineering activities with multidisciplinary teams (process, instrumentation, mechanical, piping, automation) to ensure integrated project delivery.

• Identifying and resolving discrepancies between Worley and client standards and requirements.

• Supporting the development and technical review of electrical engineering deliverables.

• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to intermediate and junior engineers and designers as required.

• Communicating effectively with internal teams, clients, and project stakeholders.

• Proactively identifying technical issues and risks, developing appropriate solutions, and escalating when needed.

Technical & Industry Experience

• Demonstrated experience delivering electrical engineering work on industrial projects (e.g., energy, mining, chemicals, power, or infrastructure).

• Working knowledge of engineering systems, workflows, and document management tools (e.g., SAP, KMS, or equivalent project systems).

• Familiarity with process safety and operability considerations (e.g., participation in HAZOP/LOPA where electrical systems interface with safety functions).

• Understanding of project scope definition, workshare execution, and the practical impacts of TA/NTA execution models.

Strong working knowledge of Electrical Engineering deliverables, including:

• Electrical single-line diagrams and schematics

• Power distribution studies and load lists

• Motor control center (MCC) layouts and schematics

• Cable schedules, routing, tray and conduit layouts

• Grounding and bonding drawings

• Lighting and small power layouts

• Area classification and hazardous area electrical layouts

• Bills of material

• Material requisitions

• Construction and engineering work packages

Working knowledge of electrical system design and application, including:

• Low and medium voltage power distribution systems

• Motor control and protection systems

• Variable frequency drives (VFDs)

• Lighting systems and emergency power

• Grounding, bonding, and lightning protection

• Hazardous area electrical design and applicable codes/standards

Education, Qualifications & Accreditation

Required:

• Accredited Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with APEGA, or eligibility to obtain registration.

• Solid experience in electrical engineering roles on multidisciplinary projects.

• Demonstrated ability to develop, review, and interpret electrical designs, drawings, and technical documentation.

• Strong communication, coordination, and analytical skills.

Moving forward together

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.