Switchboard Designer - Electrical

$100,000-$110,000 + super | Henderson WA | Electrical Switchboard Design

The Opportunity

FHR is recruiting an experienced Switchboard Designer to join an established electrical engineering and manufacturing operation based in Henderson, WA

This is a hands-on technical design role working across distribution switchboards, motor control switchboards, control panels and custom electrical assemblies.

Working closely with the Switchboard Design Lead, Electrical Engineers and Project Engineers, you'll take technical specifications and project requirements and turn them into accurate, practical and compliant switchboard designs.

We're looking for someone with strong AutoCAD skills, a solid understanding of electrical switchboard design and Australian Standards, and the ability to confidently read and interpret complex electrical drawings and schematics.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and draft distribution switchboards, motor control switchboards, control panels and other electrical assemblies
• Produce accurate designs and drawings using AutoCAD
• Read and interpret Single Line Diagrams, schematic diagrams, three-line diagrams, block diagrams and termination diagrams
• Review technical specifications and incorporate project requirements into designs
• Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian Standards, including AS/NZS 61439, AS/NZS 3000 and applicable wiring rules
• Work closely with electrical engineers, designers and project engineers throughout project delivery
• Review and check design and drafting work for accuracy, compliance and design intent
• Liaise with clients to understand technical requirements and adapt designs where required
• Prepare specifications, bills of quantities and materials lists
• Assist with factory inspections and liaise with suppliers, clients and engineers
• Contribute to continuous improvement and the development of modular switchboard designs
• Help improve design efficiency through automation, customised CAD tools and improved processes

What We're Looking For

To be successful, you'll need a strong electrical design background and practical understanding of switchboards.

Essential requirements include:

• Advanced AutoCAD skills
• Ability to confidently read and interpret SLDs, schematics, three-line diagrams, block diagrams and termination diagrams
• Sound knowledge of AS/NZS 61439 and AS/NZS 3000
• Degree or trade qualification in switchboard design, electrical engineering or a related electrical discipline
• Practical understanding of electrical products, switchboard construction and design
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate technical documentation
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, project and production teams

You'll ideally have either:

• 1+ year of experience within electrical engineering, design engineering or project engineering; or
• 3+ years of experience in switchboard design, assembly or a closely related environment.

Experience with SolidWorks, custom-built assemblies, Okken or Moducell systems would be advantageous but isn't essential.

What's On Offer?

• $100,000-$110,000 + super
• Permanent opportunity based in Henderson, WA
• Work on technically interesting switchboard and electrical projects
• Join an experienced engineering and design team
• Opportunity to develop your switchboard design and engineering expertise
• Work across design, engineering and manufacturing rather than being limited to CAD drafting
• Contribute to design improvements, automation and modular switchboard development
• Long-term career opportunity within an established business

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Switchboard Designer, Electrical Designer, Design Engineer or electrical tradesperson with strong AutoCAD skills and practical switchboard knowledge, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today through SEEK or contact Darren Mitchell at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.