Electrical Engineer

About the Company

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.

Find out what a career at Primero can do for you.

About the Role

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team, supporting the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions across major projects and operational assets within the mining/industrial and utilities sectors.

This role will be based at our new Head Office on St Georges Tce, Perth. Adjacent to the train station, the new office has state of the art end of journey facilities, including secure storage for bicycles and scooters, a gym, (with scheduled fitness classes), tennis court, basketball hoop and a swimming pool available for all Primero employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g. AS/NZS, IEC) and client specifications
• Provide technical support for installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of E&I systems
• Support maintenance strategies, reliability improvements, and asset lifecycle management
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard studies, and ensure adherence to safety requirements
• Interface with vendors, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met
• Calculations for sizing cables, transformers, switchboards, arc flash hazards and fault levels.
• Specify and select equipment for switchboards, VSDs, transformers, PLC hardware, distribution boards, switchgear

What You ‘Can Do’

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (recognised by IEAust)
• 3+ years’ design engineering experience in a mining, resources, or heavy industrial environment
• Knowledge of power systems, control systems (PLC), and field instrumentation
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant standards and engineering best practices
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Chartered or working towards chartership is highly regarded

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

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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. Primero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages female, veteran and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. Follow us on LinkedIn for news, updates and career opportunities.