In-Demand Lead electrical engineer Jobs in Perth, Wa

Lead Electrical Power Engineer - PERTH
GPA Engineering —Perth WA
- $180,000 - $230,000 a year
- Overtime
- Master's degree
- Electrical experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Electrical Supervisor, Electricians & Electrical Trade Assistants
Intellect Systems Pty Ltd —Perth WA
- Temporary
- Supervising experience
- Electrical experience
- Power tools
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
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Electrical Engineer - Protection & Controls/Physical - Substations - Power and Energy
Atwell, LLC —Atwell WA
- $90,000 - $150,000 a year
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- Electrical experience
- Tuition reimbursement
- Annual leave
Senior Electrical Engineer - Substations - Power and Energy
Atwell, LLC —Atwell WA
- $110,000 - $165,000 a year
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Tuition reimbursement
- Annual leave
Senior Engineer - Electrical - Oil and Gas
Atwell, LLC —Atwell WA
- $125,000 - $175,000 a year
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- AI
- Tuition reimbursement
- Annual leave
Lead Engineer - Electrical
DRA APAC —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Leadership
- Communication skills
13d
Lead Electrical Engineer
Aurecon Group —Perth WA
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Electrical experience
- Bachelor's degree
6d
Electrical Engineer
Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Remote
- Office
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Work from home
- Parental leave
Senior Civil/Structural Engineer - Oil & Gas - Pipelines and Facilities
Atwell, LLC —Atwell WA
- $100,000 - $150,000 a year
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Tuition reimbursement
- Annual leave
Lead Engineer, Water
Aurecon Group —Perth WA
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Civil engineering
- Management
Structural Engineer - Power and Energy
Atwell, LLC —Atwell WA
- $135,000 - $175,000 a year
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Tuition reimbursement
- Annual leave
Outage & Asset Engineer
Acciona —Perth WA
- CAD
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
Principal Electrical Engineer
Ausenco —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Electrical experience
- Work from home
- Parental leave
Hazardous Area Electrical Supervisor & Electricians
Intellect Systems Pty Ltd —Perth WA
- Temporary
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
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Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer - Oil and Gas
Atwell, LLC —Atwell WA
- $115,000 - $155,000 a year
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- Electrical experience
- Tuition reimbursement
- Annual leave
Senior Telecommunications Engineer - Perth
WSP —Perth WA
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Parental leave
Site Manager - HV Substation & Renewables
Consolidated Power Projects Australia —West Leederville WA
- Full-time
- In-person
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
Quick Apply
6d
Electrical Engineer - Transmission Line - Power and Energy
Atwell, LLC —Atwell WA
- $100,000 - $145,000 a year
- Bachelor's degree
- Tuition reimbursement
- Annual leave
Electrical Engineer – Building Services - Hybrid
WSP Australia —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Parental leave
Lead Electrical Engineer - Brisbane
Hatch —Perth WA
- Electrical experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
Quick Apply
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Lead Electrical Power Engineer - PERTH

GPA Engineering -
Perth WA

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
$180,000 - $230,000 a year

Benefits

Parental leave
Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Master's degree
GPS
Electrical experience
Electrical systems
Bachelor's degree
Construction experience
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Posted: 29/06/2026

Closing Date: 23/07/2026

Salary: $180,000.00 - $230,000.00

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Perth

Job Category: EICSS

About Us:

For over 35 years, GPA Engineering has been a trusted, Australian-owned consultancy delivering engineering, procurement and construction management services across water, energy, renewables, defence, mining, and hydrogen. We develop and implement projects that drive critical infrastructure and support industries across Australia.

With offices nationwide (Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Darwin, Perth) and a reputation for technical excellence, our strength lies in our people. We bring together diverse, motivated professionals who value teamwork, integrity, safety, and sustainability. At GPA, you’ll find the scale and expertise of a leading consultancy, combined with the supportive culture of a close-knit team.

Job Description

About the Role:

As a result of continuous company growth, GPA is looking for an enthusiastic Lead Electrical Power Engineer to join our Perth Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing and growing team.

Working as part of the National HV team you will be responsible for conceptual and detailed design, power system modelling and studies, and procurement and commissioning support for the HV systems for a variety of sectors ranging from microgrids, renewable energy plants, battery energy storage, green hydrogen and carbon capture facilities to conventional mining, oil & gas and petrochemical industries.

Our Perth part of the National Team is growing, and we require a passionate engineer with solid technical knowledge to not only lead the local team but to also participate in the national teams’ goals.

Key Duties

We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic about contributing to the growth of the Power team’s capabilities, mentoring junior engineers, and working collaboratively with other engineering disciplines on multi‑disciplinary projects.

The ideal candidate will bring:

Working on all aspects of electrical scope of work across all phases of projects including conceptual Studies, FEED, detailed design and procurement through to commissioning.
Design HV & LV generation, distribution, reticulation, and control systems.
Produce technical documentation, specifications and datasheets for electrical equipment including low and high voltage switchgear, power transformers, protection and control equipment and power management systems.
Power system studies including earth grid performance studies, load flow, fault levels, protection coordination, and dynamic / transient system analysis.
Detailed design of secondary control and protection systems.
Provide guidance, coach and mentor engineers across the discipline

Desired Skills and Experience

Skills and Experience

Ideally, your skills and experience will include the following:

Extensive and proven technical experience in designing electrical systems for large scale installations across various industrial sectors.
Demonstrated understanding of power system modelling with proficiency in electrical design and simulation tools such as SKM PTW, ETap, DigSilent PowerFactory, PSCAD, CYMCAP, CDEGS, etc.
Experience and exposure working with network/ distribution NSPs, knowledge of the NER.
Experience with AEMO connections and GPS studies will be advantageous.
Field experience in large scale electrical installations, including IED protection IED configuration, troubleshooting, commissioning, and construction support will be advantageous.
Experience and knowledge of the prevalent high voltage design standard and codes including AS/NZS, IEC and IEEE standards.
Bachelor or Masters in Electrical Engineering or similar and be working towards your Chartered status, if not already achieved.
Sound understanding of electrical protection and control systems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Natural ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
A positive mindset focused on solutions and customer service.

A requirement for this role is to complete a satisfactory pre-employment medical and Australian police clearance.

What we offer:

At GPA, we want our people to thrive – both professionally and personally. We’re big enough to deliver complex, high-profile projects, yet small enough that you’ll always feel valued and supported.

Competitive Salary & Rewards – a fair and attractive compensation package with paid overtime, recognising the value of the work you put in.
Career Growth & Development – structured progression pathways, company-sponsored training, and support towards professional membership and Chartership.
Flexibility – hybrid working options and cultural leave swap days, because we know work-life balance matters.
Health & Wellbeing – wellbeing programs, confidential EAP support, and a culture that genuinely looks out for each other.
Family-Friendly Benefits – paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers, plus policies that support every stage of life.
Community & Culture – a workplace that values connection and fun, from weekly sports teams and fitness clubs through to social events like cinema nights, family BBQs, quiz nights, and celebrations of diverse cultural traditions.
Giving Back – a strong commitment to charity, with GPA donating over $3 million directly to charitable organisations.
Diversity & Inclusion – a team where different perspectives are respected and collaboration drives better outcomes.

At GPA, you’ll be joining a workplace that combines the professionalism of a leading consultancy with the warmth of a supportive, people-first culture. We’re proud that over 80 of our team members have been with us for more than 10 years – a testament to the career growth and long-term commitment fostered here. Hear directly from our team and explore their experiences in our employees testimonials: https://www.gpaeng.com.au/careers/

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities – including (but not limited to) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all ages, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, neurodiversity, and those with disabilities.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your career? We’d love to hear from you. Submit your application online before 23rd July 2026 and one of our team will be in touch.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, you may email us at [email protected].

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