Electrical Engineer, Plant & Process

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Category: Electrical Engineering

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Job Description

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you. 

Who are we looking for?

A talented and client-focused Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical and Automation team in Melbourne, which is part of our high performing Plant and Process group. 

Through integrated design, GHD has become a respected leader; we aim to create designs that are both functional and practical, that challenge design parameters, and, most importantly, meet the needs of our clients and communities. Our integrated teams provide a breadth of services across the entire life cycle of projects.

You will enjoy great variety in high-impact multi-disciplinary water, energy and manufacturing projects across Victoria and Australia, being involved in:

Contributing to integrated multi-disciplinary projects through all phases, from proposal development, concept and detailed design delivery, through to construction support.

Project management or discipline lead for small to medium-sized projects.

Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with clients, industry networks and internal stakeholders to grow revenue and deliver value to our clients.

Promoting an inclusive, supportive and collaborative working environment within the team.

What you will bring to the team:

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) with 5 years’ relevant experience in electrical engineering on multidisciplinary industrial or water projects, ideally with Professional Engineering Registration in Victoria.

Demonstrated consulting mindset, including proactive stakeholder engagement, strategic problem-solving, project management skills and the ability to deliver tailored solutions for our clients.

Practical knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, such as AS/NZS 3000, switchboards and hazardous areas standards.

Understanding of LV electrical protection, motor control, PLCs, instrumentation, SCADA system and industrial networks.

For the right candidate, we will consider a part-time appointment (minimum of 0.8 FTE).

Current Defense security clearance or be eligible to apply for clearance (read here for more information on eligibility).

Interested? Apply by cob XXX 2025.

Contact Linda Graham

+61 3 8687 8846.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

We are a veteran friendly employer and encourage Veterans to apply.

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About Us

Come together and make a meaningful impact. 

We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD. 

Let's drive real change.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. 

See where your commitment could take you.

That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are 

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanization sustainable for generations to come.

Company

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GHD

Our commitments anchor us to what is truly important. They give us insights into the best ways to partner with clients like you to solve the world’s biggest challenges. Commitment is how we grew from a small engineering practice in Melbourne, Australia, in 1928 into a global professional services company today with over 11,000 employees in 160 offices on five continents.

We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you to make water, energy and communities sustainable for generations to come. This is a commitment for our children, your children, and all those who come after, and is the vision and the purpose behind all our efforts.

No matter where our work takes us around the planet, whether we’re partnering on a local initiative or a global infrastructure project, we’re helping create lasting community benefit. And that’s why our work is more than just a job — it is an unshakable belief in the future we are building.

Our employees own our business. Our projects, like our people, are diverse and global. We take the long view of the climate crisis, geopolitical shifts, industry disruption and even technological advances. Our success in growing GHD over nearly a century gives us the experience to help you unlock opportunities and protect against future shocks, without compromising your competitive edge.

Working with GHD means partnering with our innovative, multidisciplinary, and globally-connected team. Our commitment is to help you go beyond expectations and deliver sustainable outcomes. We are constantly evolving to fulfil that commitment, and we're ready to work with you to transform the areas where you work, live and play.