Senior Engineer

13 hours ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia GHD Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
Description

Our world demands low carbon energy solutions to achieve a Net Zero future.

And as we look to transition from traditional energy sources to adopt more renewable alternatives, you can play a key role in enabling and accelerating this change.
We'll support you every step of the way as you join us in finding sustainable energy solutions to make a positive impact that will last for generations.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic Northern Australia Power Team. In this rewarding Darwin-based role you would have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across Power Delivery, Industrial Power and Power Generation. Bring your passion, curiosity and energy and help us deliver outstanding work for our Government and Private Sector clients.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you:

  • Deliver technical expertise to clients and senior colleagues, while contributing to projects across multiple regions.
  • Perform general electrical engineering tasks (design calculations, data analysis, using software to undertake engineering design).
  • Prepare and review technical reports.
  • Develop and/or verify the technical scope of projects.
  • Undertake technical design and documentation of power (generation T&D and renewables) and industrial projects.
  • Lead technical delivery, coordinating a team on more complex design options.
  • Development of tender responses and provision of job delivery management.
  • Experience and contribution to Business Development, identifying new services to existing and new Clients. Proposal preparation and winning work.
  • Contribute to the development of GHD's knowledge and skills in Power Engineering including planning, design, construction and operation.

What you will bring to the team:

  • Formal qualifications in electrical engineering (BEng or equivalent acceptable to Engineers Australia).
  • 8 to 10+ years' experience in the design and delivery of power projects (e.g., power stations, zone substations, underground and overhead reticulation), including renewables (solar, wind, PHES, BESS) and industrial projects (water treatment, wastewater pumping and treatment). Ideally also experienced in Design Management.
  • Skilled in liaising with utilities providers.
  • Experience and a Strong understanding of current power engineering technologies, including installation, operation, and configuration methods.
  • Co-ordination of plant and plant services electrical works - design and experience with site supervision is desirable.
  • Experience with technical supervision and mentoring less experienced team members.

Important Notice: Office Shutdown Period
Please be aware that our office will be closed from Thursday 25th December 2025 to Friday, 9th January 2026. We will reopen on Monday, 12th January 2026. During this period, there will be delays in processing applications and responding to enquiries. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

Interested? Apply online now
GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.
We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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