Senior Electrical Engineer

INSPIRED

BY LIFESTYLE.

DRIVEN

BY OPPORTUNITY.

Vacancy Number

ER2122

Position Title

Senior Electrical Engineer

Employment Status

Permanent Full time

Department

Infrastructure Gold Coast

Location

Bundall

Award Classification

Stream A, Level 7

Salary

$107,117 - $113,388

Hours

36 Hours per week- 9 day fortnight

About your new role

Under the guidance of the Certifying Specialist Engineer, we are seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team.

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of project scope for electrical and lighting projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements and industry standards.
• Provide technical support to the Certifying Specialist Engineer, assisting with both current and upcoming design commitments, particularly in electrical engineering and lighting assessments.
• Design of lighting and electrical design systems through the use of relevant design software (Agi32, Perfectlite, PowerCAD etc).
• Hands-on experience in designing both low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) electrical systems, ensuring safe and efficient operation across a variety of projects throughout the design and installation.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office for drafting, markups, and documentation.
• Perform detailed assessments of public lighting systems, offering expert technical advice to internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and client needs.
• Review electrical design drawings prepared by external consultants, ensuring adherence to design standards, regulations, and project requirements.
• Evaluate the electrical infrastructure associated with council-owned assets, providing expert guidance to both internal teams and external contractors on necessary improvements or upgrades.
• Develop clear and comprehensive technical specifications for public lighting and electrical services, ensuring all requirements are met and properly documented.
• Conduct detailed assessments of existing electrical infrastructure, including electrical switchboards, to determine suitability for ongoing projects, and recommend upgrades where necessary.
• Provide technical advice and design services for underground conduit reticulation, sketch plans, and specifications, ensuring compliance with Council's Infrastructure Design Policy and relevant Standard Drawings.
• Contribute to the preparation and implementation of city-wide lighting programs, including performing necessary investigations, creating designs, and collaborating with stakeholders to meet operational and community requirements.

We're looking for people who have:

To succeed in this role, you will be a highly motivated and results-driven professional with exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. You will leverage your advanced analytical, problem-solving, and investigative capabilities to provide well-considered advice, actionable options, and strategic recommendations that influence positive project outcomes.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will bring extensive experience in the design and construction of electrical infrastructure, with a proactive approach to driving the development of new standards and best practices for city-wide applications. Your leadership and technical expertise will be integral in shaping and delivering high-impact projects, ensuring compliance, innovation, and excellence across all phases of electrical infrastructure development.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

• You will hold a Bachelor Degree of Engineering (extensive experience in electrical design – minimum of 5 years)
• Registered Professional Engineer QLD (RPEQ) – Electrical ( Desirable )
• WHS General Construction White Card (Desirable)
• Current C Class Drivers Licence

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
• 4% Certified Agreement pay rise 16 October 2025

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by

Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person

Siva Nadella

Contact

Closing Date

Thursday 21st August 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.