Engineer - Earth & Bonding

To undertake Earthing and Bonding design & engineering activities within the group, in respect of both design and consultancy services. To provide technical support and assistance.

Responsibilities

Undertaking of tasks as assigned, in particular:

Focus on earthing and bonding strategies, modelling and practical experience working across multiple disciplines

Apply high level conceptual, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills in the development of electrical earthing and bonding design solutions

Demonstrate earthing and bonding design experience, preferably including knowledge of traction system earthing and stray current mitigation methods

The role requires the ability to conduct studies including soil modeling, low frequency induction (LFI), and earth potential rise (EPR).

Embrace being or becoming eminent in the field of earthing and bonding and provide technical leadership and mentoring to other employees

Enjoy collaborating with clients and all areas of the business to enhance project outcomes

Develop, maintain and apply a working knowledge of relevant regulatory, engineering legislation, codes of practice and standards associated with earthing, bonding and lightning protection.

Experienced with CDGES, MATLAB, Bluebeam, and CAD software.

Key Competencies / Skills

Experience in Earthing and Bonding design

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Typically, 3 years within a similar role

Exposure to Sydney Trains/Transport favourable

Strong understanding of earthing and bonding

Railway experience would be ideal, although a utility background will be considered if a strong understanding of earthing and bonding is demonstrated

Interest in mentoring junior Engineers and managing design packages and teams.

Qualifications

• Degree or Masters in Electrical/Electronics and Power engineering.
• Ideally chartered or progressing to chartership
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Earthing and Bonding engineering design.