Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Fyfe Company, LLC Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year

Middleton Group is a FYFE company. Fyfe is a leading Australian integrated engineering, environment, planning and survey firm with 700+ staff across Australia.

Middleton engineers and project managers are dedicated to solving complex power and energy challenges through innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence. Operating across key sectors including transportation, sustainable energy, industrial, and power utilities, offering services in strategy and planning, design and engineering, project management, and operations and maintenance.

Committed to a sustainable energy future, we partner with industry and communities to drive renewable power solutions while fostering a collaborative, inclusive workplace that provides varied projects, continuous development, and leadership opportunities for our people.

Middleton Group is seeking a Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer HV & Specialist Services to lead major projects and deliver innovative, high-quality technical solutions for clients in the water, transport, and infrastructure sectors.

This senior role offers the opportunity to shape complex electrical design projects, mentor engineers, and champion sustainable practices that support our mission of building a cleaner energy future.

What You'll Do

  • Technical Leadership: Serve as the authority on 22 kV electrical design while applying expertise in low-voltage, control systems, earthing, and power systems design.
  • Project Delivery: Lead multiple high-voltage and specialist services projects from concept to completion, ensuring they meet cost, quality, and safety targets.
  • Capability Development: Mentor and develop junior engineers, promote continuous skill growth, and help the team stay ahead of industry trends.
  • Business Growth: Contribute to proposals, client engagement, and market strategy to secure new work and expand our services.
  • Quality & Sustainability: Uphold engineering standards, implement best practices, and champion environmentally responsible design.

What You Bring

  • Qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and Chartered Engineer status.
  • Experience: 8+ years in high-voltage engineering, ideally with water and transport project experience.
  • Technical Expertise: Proven track record in 22 kV design plus strong knowledge of LV, control systems, earthing, and power systems.
  • Leadership Skills: Able to guide multidisciplinary teams, manage complex stakeholders, and make sound, independent decisions.
  • People-Focused: Committed to fostering a collaborative, respectful culture with a growth mindset.

Why Middleton Group?

  • A progressive, values-driven consultancy shaping the future of renewable energy.
  • Opportunities for professional growth, innovation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
  • Supportive culture with a genuine focus on employee wellbeing and career development.

How to Apply

Ready to lead a talented team and drive Australia's clean-energy transition?

Apply now to be part of our growing team and help us power a more sustainable future.

Only candidates who are Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or hold full-working rights will be considered.

Please note, agency applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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