Principal Engineer

Are you an RPEQ-qualified Electrical Engineer ready to take the lead?

In this senior role, you'll drive the planning, development, and implementation of Intelligent Transport Systems and Electrical (ITS&E) solutions for the road network. If you're an experienced professional eager to make a meaningful impact with your expertise, this is your opportunity to step up.

As our Principal Engineer (Electrical) you will leverage your deep understanding of Intelligent Transport Systems and electrical infrastructure maintenance and delivery to drive innovation and promote excellence in the development and maintenance of the state's transportation infrastructure.  This is a temporary role until 29 May 2026 with possibility of extension.

The ROLE:

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate, manage and provide extensive electrical technical expertise in multi disciplinary project teams across a portfolio of transport infrastructure, including program development, project management, contract management, ensuring successful delivery of projects and complex issues are managed within agreed time, quality, cost and stakeholder expectations. 

• Identify and manage networks and alliances of all stakeholders and manage the expectations and issues of all parties, including identifying possible political and high-risk matters to ensure they are dealt with in a timely and professional manner. 

• Maintain and apply all relevant standards, policies, guidelines and legislative requirements necessary to support responsible decisions and courses of action for the design of road infrastructure projects.

• Prepare and deliver professional and technical advice, correspondence, submissions and plans relating to ITS&E projects and road network solutions.

• Mentor and supervise the work of non-RPEQ team members and coordinate resource allocation to encourage effective teamwork and foster a positive attitude toward the achievement of organisational objectives.

About YOU:

You bring extensive experience in Intelligent Transport Systems and electrical infrastructure, paired with strong technical skills to drive continuous improvement. A natural leader, you inspire team cohesion and performance by setting clear goals and empowering ownership of outcomes. With exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, you articulate complex issues effectively and build lasting relationships with stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions:

• Possession of a degree in engineering from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent engineering qualifications. Electrical Degree would be highly desirable.

• Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ).

• Current holder of Class C driver's license.

• Travel within Queensland may be a requirement of the role.

• Criminal history screening will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.

SO WHY JOIN US?

We are committed to providing great jobs with training and career progression and the ability to work on interesting and innovative projects. We can offer you benefits such as: 

• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid working options. We recognise that flexible work is important for a wide range of reasons, including wellbeing, balancing aspects of personal life, special interests, volunteering, and caring responsibilities. 

• 12.75% superannuation, competitive salaries, salary sacrificing, and yearly increments within a band 

• RPEQ Compensation - Registered Professional engineers may be eligible for a yearly payment of up to $8,200 in addition to your salary. 

• A health and wellbeing reimbursement initiative allowing you to claim (to a certain amount) for several health-related activities incl. dental hygiene, gym membership, physiotherapy and more. 

• An Employee Assistance Program allowing employees and immediate family members to access to free and confidential 24/7 support and counselling services.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.