Intermediate Electrical and Instrumentation Design Engineer

APA

E&I Design Engineer delivering electrical, instrumentation and control designs for APA’s gas transmission infrastructure. Supporting hazardous-area compliance, technical documentation and multidisciplinary project delivery across Australia.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timePerth • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Electrical and Instrumentation design, including the production of design deliverables and compliance with relevant standards. Proficient in collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective project execution in the oil and gas sector.

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E&I DesignElectrical Design DeliverablesAutoCAD ProficiencyChartered Status (CPEng)RPEQ Registration

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Hard Skills

Electrical DesignInstrumentation DesignHazardous Area ClassificationEngineering CalculationsTechnical SpecificationsLoad ListsP&ID Mark-UpsLoop DiagramsCable SizingSafety-In-Design

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered Status (CPEng)NER RegistrationRPEQ Registration

Industry Keywords

Oil & GasEnergyUtilitiesHeavy IndustrialAS/NZS 3000AS/NZS 3008AS/NZS IEC 60079AS 2885IEC 61508IEC 61511

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver E&I design across APA’s gas transmission assets, including pipelines, compressor stations, meter and regulator stations, and associated facilities
Work within a multidisciplinary team on projects from concept and detailed design through construction support
Produce electrical design deliverables, including single-line diagrams, cable sizing and schedules, load lists, earthing and lightning protection, and equipment specifications
Develop instrumentation and control deliverables, including instrument datasheets and indices, P&ID mark-ups, loop and wiring diagrams, and cause & effect matrices
Carry out hazardous area classification and Ex equipment selection to the AS/NZS IEC 60079 series
Prepare engineering calculations, technical specifications and material take-offs
Support review and squad checking of design outputs
Contribute to design reviews, HAZOP/LOPA and safety-in-design workshops and incorporate outcomes into deliverables
Liaise with drafters, other disciplines, vendors and site personnel to resolve design queries and ensure constructible, compliant outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Tertiary qualification in Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation or a closely related engineering discipline
Extensive experience in E&I design, ideally within oil & gas, energy, utilities or heavy industrial sectors
Sound working knowledge of AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3008 and the AS/NZS IEC 60079 hazardous areas series
Ability to produce and check E&I design deliverables with limited supervision
Proficiency with AutoCAD
Experience with gas transmission or pipeline facilities, including compressor and meter/regulator stations, desirable
Familiarity with AS 2885, desirable
Exposure to functional safety (IEC 61508 / 61511) and SIL assessment, desirable
Chartered status (CPEng) and NER registration
RPEQ registration, or eligibility to obtain it, required to deliver professional engineering work in Queensland
Strong communication and stakeholder-engagement skills
Eligibility to work in Australia
Successful completion of background vetting, including Police checks, before and during employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive remuneration
Employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Wellbeing initiatives
Targeted career development programs designed to accelerate your career
18 weeks of parental leave, including superannuation
Safe and inclusive workplace
Background vetting, including Police checks, before and during employment