Principal Electrical Engineer

1 week ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Verve Partners Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Verve Partners are partnering with a highly regarded regional consultancy delivering complex, high-quality engineering solutions.

As a key member of the engineering team, you'll ensure projects are delivered to the highest quality, exceeding client expectations. You'll directly support Directors and Engineering Managers, take the lead on significant projects, and learn from industry leaders.

You'll also work on major infrastructure projects across Australasia with Tier 1 contractors and asset owners, within a collaborative, high-performing, inclusive team.

In This Role, You Will

  • Develop and maintain client relationships
  • Lead projects from scoping to delivery
  • Manage quality, budget, and schedule targets
  • Prepare/review/approve designs & technical docs
  • Provide expert input in HV earthing system analysis & reporting (power systems desirable)
  • Oversee HV earthing testing (soil resistivity, fall of potential, current injection)
  • Use CDEGS (PTW/ETAP desirable)
  • Coordinate project teams to meet deadlines & standards
  • Mentor junior engineers (technical + commercial)
  • Manage budgets, forecasting & risks
  • Contribute to business improvement & CPD (training budget + 4 CPD days/yr)

What You'll Bring

  • 7-10 years+ in engineering project delivery
  • Proven HV earthing expertise—analysis & site testing
  • High proficiency in CDEGS (preferred)
  • HV power systems experience (PTW, ETAP) desirable
  • Australian-recognised Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering
  • CPEng (or eligible)
  • Right to work in Australia
  • Strong client relationship skills
  • Proven budget & forecasting ability
  • Leadership skills and passion for mentoring

Benefits

  • Tier 1 contractor & asset owner exposure
  • Work on diverse, large-scale infrastructure across Australasia
  • Inclusive, values-driven culture
  • Professional development with training budget + 4 days/year
  • Professional fee payment
  • Overtime/TIL for site works
  • Supportive, high-performing team

Why Verve Partners

We're Newcastle locals who know the engineering market inside out. With over 170 years of combined experience, we work exclusively with trusted employers who value their people. By scouting smart, digging deep and embracing diversity, we grow vibrant careers, cultures and communities.

Contact

Matthew Vass

Senior Recruitment Consultant | Verve Partners

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