Senior Electrical Design Engineer

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Sage Automation
Smart industrial automation and control systems integrator delivering agile, scalable end‑to‑end solutions.
Lead a small team delivering complex electrical automation designs for industrial projects.
1 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Southbank, Victoria, Australia
Office Full-Time
Company Size
570 Employees
Service Specialisms
Automation
Control Systems
Engineering
Industrial Solutions
Technical Services
System Integration
Turnkey Projects
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Defence
Energy
Transport
Utilities
Resources
Manufacturing
Infrastructure
Industrial
Role
What you would be doing
career development
learning
  • Develop your career in a dynamic environment with ongoing learning and development.
What you bring
team leadership
work rights
systems engineering
engineering registration
electrical degree
5+ years
  • Proven experience managing and leading a small to medium sized engineering team.
  • Current unrestricted Australian Work Rights.
  • Verifiable knowledge of systems engineering principles and practices.
  • Eligible for state-based engineering registration in Electrical Engineering.
  • Electrical Engineering degree qualification with five plus years of proven experience within automation, Defence, energy, utilities or manufacturing sectors.
  • Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage with key stakeholders at all levels.
  • Verifiable design management and leadership experience.
Benefits
  • Gain exposure to a diverse range of sectors including infrastructure, transport, energy and water utilities.
  • Achieve competitive remuneration and employee benefits.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Revenue AUD 750M
Annual Revenues
Reflects the company's position as a leader in industrial automation and control solutions.
  • Began by transforming industrial control systems and evolved into full-stack automation delivery.
  • Engineers design and build everything from control panels to switchboards, delivering end‑to‑end automation projects across continents.
  • Projects range from smart energy systems and tunnel control platforms to water delivery and defence-grade automation.
  • Applies cross-industry insights to solve complex challenges across defence, energy, transport, resources, water, and manufacturing.
  • Blends in-house fabrication, advanced manufacturing, and digital control—handling concept to commissioning under one roof.
  • Built award‑winning tunnel and solar-monitoring control systems for major infrastructure clients.
Culture + Values
~89,000 tonnes CO₂/year
Carbon Footprint Reduction
Enabled clients like SA Water to significantly reduce their carbon footprint through innovative digital and automation solutions.
  • Environmental Management System certified to ISO 14001
  • Zero waste to landfill at Tonsley headquarters
  • Ongoing energy and waste efficiency programs
  • Fleet vehicles upgraded to hybrid models
  • Actively sourcing renewable energy to power operations
  • Integration of environmental responsibilities into work practice, training and decision‑making
Environment + Sustainability
68% Renewable Electricity
Global Electricity Consumption
68% of global electricity consumption is now sourced from renewable energy, up from 27% in 2019.
80% Emissions Reduction
Operational Emissions Reduction
Operational emissions have decreased by approximately 80% compared to the 2019 baseline.
2040 Net Zero Target
Net-Zero Commitment
The company has set a net-zero target for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2040, validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative.
50% Reduction by 2030
Interim Emissions Target
An interim target of a 50% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline.
  • Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation of net-zero target
  • CDP A-rating for overall environmental transparency and supplier engagement
  • Awarded Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award for solar monitoring/control solutions
  • ISO 14001 certified Environmental Management System
  • Zero-waste-to-landfill operations at Tonsley HQ
Inclusion & Diversity
  • FY24 Gender Pay Gap Report published (data not provided here)
  • Inclusion of wellbeing and human‑centered culture under 'Human by Design' pillar
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