2022 Graduate Electrical Engineer null

Secure your future by gaining skills within the Defence Maritime sector.

We currently have a vacancy for an Electrical Engineer to work with our multi-disciplinary Engineering Consulting team. This role is a newly created, permanent position based in Melbourne, Cairns or Adelaide. We offer a competitive salary, promotion opportunities and generous study assistance and study leave package, along with on-the-job mentoring from industry experts.

Why Rubicon Associates?

You’ll be joining a proudly Australian-owned consultancy, specialising in marine engineering services, with offices around Australia. Our Values of Integrity, Respect, Social Impact, Commitment, Diversity, Innovation, and Growth, underpin everything we do. Rubicon Associates is an equal-opportunity employer that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion.

As we are in a growth phase, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the organisation and your career by gaining the capability to achieve your full potential.

About the role

• Working collaboratively, develop Concept and Detailed Electrical Designs according to relevant Standards
• Undertake analysis to support the integration of marine electrical systems into platforms for medium to large-scale Naval Defence projects
• Perform Engineering Investigations and develop documentation such as Reports and Specifications.

About you

You will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical (or Mechatronics) Engineering. Experience within the defence maritime sector is preferred, but not essential, and you may be transitioning from another industry, like Power Generation and Distribution. We are open to all levels of experience from Graduate, Mid-level, to Senior

Essentially you will have

• Current RPEQ status or eligibility to gain Registration
• Practical experience with Power Distribution, Generation and Auxillary systems
• Experience with Electrical Design including Power Generators, Power Distribution, Lighting, Electric Propulsion, Degaussing, Control and Monitoring, Converters and Transformers, Distribution boards, and Electrical Protection Calculation. Sizing and Selection of Circuit Breakers
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Standards and their impact on Electrical Design
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work directly with Clients
• Exceptional attention to detail
• A flexible and agile approach

Travel for ship inspections will become part of the role.

Due to Client requirements, you must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to apply for an NV1 Security Clearance.