Job Description

General information

Name

Senior Designer - Electrical & Instrumentation - PL

Ref #

1272718

Date

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

State

Western Australia

Country

Australia

Department

Drafting

Business unit

Design

Description & Requirements

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 Senior 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 located at 219 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 with scheduled fitness classes, a tennis court, a basketball hoop and a swimming pool available for all Primero employees to enjoy.

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.
• Mentor and support junior and intermediate designers, promoting technical excellence and consistency across project deliverables.
• 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.
• Provide technical 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's, 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’

• 6+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.
• Demonstrated experience checking 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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