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Senior Electrical Engineer

Brisbane Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
Join a growing engineering team where you'll lead the delivery of complex electrical design projects across the energy sector. This role offers the chance to mentor junior engineers and contribute to high-impact work in a supportive, forward-thinking environment
  • Shape the Future of Energy
  • Grow Your Career in a Supportive Team

About Our Client

Our client is a Brisbane-based leader in electrical engineering, delivering turnkey solutions across industrial power generation, mining, and renewable energy. They are an engineering and project delivery firm specialising in high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) power system design, analysis, and commissioning. With a growing team and a strong project pipeline, the company is seeking a senior leader to help drive technical excellence and team performance.

Job Description

Role OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with strong experience in both primary and secondary design for high voltage (33-66kV) systems. This role is ideal for a technically proficient engineer who enjoys hands-on design, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to the delivery of complex power engineering projects. This role reports to the Engineering Lead - Engineer and supports the delivery of major industrial and renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver detailed primary and secondary electrical designs for HV substations and industrial power systems
  • Develop and review protection schemes (excluding PLC programming)
  • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure project success
  • Provide peer reviews and support junior engineers
  • Participate in occasional site visits (every couple of months)
  • Drive innovation in electrical design practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
  • Support project bidding and proposal development by providing technical input and estimates
  • Ensure compliance with relevant Australian standards and industry regulations
  • Coordinate with external stakeholders, including utilities and regulatory bodies, to facilitate project approvals
  • Contribute to strategic planning for the electrical engineering team's growth and capability development

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate is a proactive and solutions-focused electrical engineer with a strong foundation in delivering complex design projects. They bring a collaborative mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for contributing to meaningful energy infrastructure. Whether leading technical work or mentoring others, they take ownership of outcomes and thrive in a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Profile

  • Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in HV electrical design (33-66kV)
  • Proficient in protection/ secondary and primary design
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Full Australian working rights

What's on Offer

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package
    * Opportunity to work on high-impact energy projects
    * Supportive team culture and professional development
    * Relocation support available
    * Flexible work arrangements
    * Annual professional development budget
    * Pathway to Principal Engineer or leadership roles
    * Involvement in cutting-edge renewable energy projects
    * Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
Contact
Rhys Shelley
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6695625
Phone number
+(61) 416092204

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Electrical
What is your industry?
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Brisbane
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Rhys Shelley
Consultant phone
+(61) 416092204
Job Reference
JN-032025-6695625
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. PageGroup acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on.