Lead Electrical Designer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026.
If you’re looking for a career with a company that has a‘Can Do’ attitude, then look no further than Primero. We’re a team of skilled and determined problem solvers, who back our projects, and each other. We’re energised by our culture, anchored by our values, and driven to deliver for our clients. Join us if you take pride in having a ‘Can Do’ attitude.
About Us
Primero, a subsidiary of NRW Holdings, is a multi-national engineering, procurement, and construction business. Since we were founded in 2011, we’ve grown and diversified, delivering projects in over ten different countries, spanning five continents, from locations in Australia and North America. Our rapid growth is testament to our ability to deliver quality project outcomes, safely and on time.
Working with us you’ll learn from some of the brightest and smartest minds in the business, while delivering important projects throughout Australia and overseas, giving you the opportunity to gain access to unique experiences across a huge range of sectors, from gold to lithium and new energy.
Find out what a career at Primero can do for you.
Your Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Designer to join our Perth team, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across various commodities (including gold, lithium, rare earths). This role offers the opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, from studies and detailed design through to construction support and commissioning.
This role will be based at our new Head Office on St Georges Tce, Perth. Adjacent to the train station, the City office has state of the art end of journey facilities, including secure storage for bicycles and scooters, a gym, tennis court, basketball hoop and a swimming pool available for all Primero employees.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Develop electrical plant concept, layouts, equipment arrangements, cable routing and installation drawings in coordination with other engineering disciplines using AutoCAD and MicroStation.
- Coordinate electrical design within the project 3D model and participate in multidisciplinary model reviews to achieve clash-free and constructible designs.
- Mentor and support junior and intermediate designers, promoting technical excellence and consistency across project deliverables.
- Lead internal electrical design reviews and contribute to project design review workshops throughout the design lifecycle.
- Ensure the technical quality and consistency of electrical design deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide technical support during procurement, construction and commissioning by responding to technical queries and reviewing design changes.
- Manage and provide technical leadership and support to the project team to ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, standards, and procedures.
- Communicate effectively with the project team, clients and to other project stakeholders.
- Produce discipline specific deliverables that meet Primero Groups, the client’s and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Deliver high-quality electrical design documentation in accordance with project schedule, budget and quality objectives.
- Review and provide feedback on vendor drawings and interdisciplinary design data.
What You ‘Can Do’
- 10+years experience as an Electrical Designer in multidisciplinary 3D design/model review environments.
- Electrical and instrumentation design experience of industrial plants, refineries, or infrastructure in the mining/minerals processing or oil and gas industries.
- Previous experience leading project specific electrical design packages
- Demonstrated experience checking and approving electrical design deliverables in accordance with project quality requirements.
- Understanding of statutory and industry regulations and HSE practices.
- Ability to interpret P&IDs, MEL, General Arrangement drawings and vendor documentation.
- Knowledge and practical application of design theories, principles and practices.
- The ability to work efficiently and effectively within a multi-discipline team environment.
- Keen eye for detail and a systematic approach to producing deliverables.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What we ‘Can Do’ for you:
- Competitive Compensation
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Career Opportunities
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health and Wellbeing Support
- Benefits & Discounts
- Employee Referral Rewards
If you're looking for a career where you experience more 'Can Do', then we're the team for you.
Find out what a Primero career Can Do for you.
APPLY NOW
If you believe you have what it takes and want to work for a company who put its people first, please apply now.
Primero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages female, veteran and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
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