Senior Electrical Engineer

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Join a growing engineering team where you'll lead the delivery of complex electrical design projects across the energy sector. This role offers the chance to mentor junior engineers and contribute to high-impact work in a supportive, forward-thinking environment

Our client is a Brisbane-based leader in electrical engineering, delivering turnkey solutions across industrial power generation, mining, and renewable energy. They are an engineering and project delivery firm specialising in high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) power system design, analysis, and commissioning. With a growing team and a strong project pipeline, the company is seeking a senior leader to help drive technical excellence and team performance.

Description

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with strong experience in both primary and secondary design for high voltage (33-66kV) systems. This role is ideal for a technically proficient engineer who enjoys hands-on design, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to the delivery of complex power engineering projects. This role reports to the Engineering Lead - Engineer and supports the delivery of major industrial and renewable energy projects.

• Lead and deliver detailed primary and secondary electrical designs for HV substations and industrial power systems
• Develop and review protection schemes (excluding PLC programming)
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure project success
• Provide peer reviews and support junior engineers
• Participate in occasional site visits (every couple of months)
• Drive innovation in electrical design practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Support project bidding and proposal development by providing technical input and estimates
• Ensure compliance with relevant Australian standards and industry regulations
• Coordinate with external stakeholders, including utilities and regulatory bodies, to facilitate project approvals
• Contribute to strategic planning for the electrical engineering team's growth and capability development

Profile

The ideal candidate is a proactive and solutions-focused electrical engineer with a strong foundation in delivering complex design projects. They bring a collaborative mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for contributing to meaningful energy infrastructure. Whether leading technical work or mentoring others, they take ownership of outcomes and thrive in a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in HV electrical design (33-66kV)
• Proficient in protection/ secondary and primary design
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Full Australian working rights

Job Offer

• Competitive salary package
  * Opportunity to work on high-impact energy projects
  * Supportive team culture and professional development
  * Relocation support available
  * Flexible work arrangements
  * Annual professional development budget
  * Pathway to Principal Engineer or leadership roles
  * Involvement in cutting-edge renewable energy projects
  * Inclusive and diverse workplace culture

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Rhys Shelley on +61 416 092 204 . Alternatively text or email too at [emailprotected]

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