Aurecon

Lead Electrical Engineer

Aurecon  •  Brisbane, AU (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Lead Electrical Engineer

At Aurecon, we are engineering optimists who see the world differently. We ask what’s possible and turn ideas into impact. Here, you’ll bring your expertise to challenges that matter, alongside people who think boldly and are determined to make a difference.

What you’ll do

As a Lead Electrical Engineer for our Industrial EI&C team based in Brisbane, you will be leading the electrical engineering scope on a large, newly awarded portfolio of gas infrastructure projects, delivered through a long-term partnership with a major energy client.

You'll have real ownership of the technical direction, the team, and the client relationship from day one, with the security of a multi-year pipeline of work behind you.

You'll guide project delivery and work alongside multidisciplinary teams to solve complex challenges across the resources sector. You will:

  • Lead the delivery of electrical engineering design packages across a portfolio of projects, from concept through to detailed design and implementation.
  • Provide technical leadership for LV and HV power systems, ensuring designs are practical, compliant and fit for purpose.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing clear technical guidance and practical solutions to complex engineering challenges.
  • Review, coordinate and oversee engineering deliverables, calculations, specifications, studies and technical documentation.
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions for operating assets and brownfield environments.
  • Lead, mentor and develop electrical engineers, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing across the team.
  • Manage project performance, resources, budgets and delivery outcomes while maintaining a strong focus on engineering quality.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support best-practice engineering standards across projects and teams.

What you’ll bring

  • Relevant engineering qualifications and experience delivering electrical engineering projects within oil & gas, resources, mining or heavy industrial infrastructure environments.
  • Current RPEQ registration
  • Strong technical expertise in LV and HV electrical design, power distribution systems and industrial infrastructure.
  • Experience leading electrical design teams and providing technical guidance across complex projects.
  • Strong understanding of engineering design processes, technical reviews, client standards and project governance requirements.
  • Proven ability to build trusted client relationships and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
  • The ability to see the big picture, challenge assumptions and deliver practical solutions to complex problems.

How we support your growth

Engineering possibilities for your career means having room to shape what comes next. You bring your ambition and commitment to lifelong learning, and we provide the foundation and development to help you turn your aspirations into achievement.

The Aurecon Way guides how we think, act and work together, what we value and how we invest in our people. You’ll be part of a culture built on clear expectations, optimism and determination, where you can feel safe, included and empowered to speak openly, think boldly and deliver brilliantly.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

Ready to engineer possibilities?

If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact WorkplaceAdjustment@aurecongroup.com.

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re interested in your thinking and experience, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.

Aurecon

About Aurecon

Aurecon is a design, engineering and advisory company. Our purpose is bringing ideas to life, to imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet.

Our culture of Believe it. Say it. Do it. reflects our deep commitment to our clients and each other to build trust and create a better future together.

We are a team who place eminence, digital and innovation at the core of all we do.

Our strength lies in how we bring together our design, engineering and advisory capabilities to provide our clients with integrated solutions across the entire asset lifecycle. From shape and plan – design and deliver – operate and optimise – to close and transform.

Aurecon designers, engineers, scientists and advisors work with our clients across markets and asset types, to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.

We are an owner managed company with a strong presence across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.

To learn more about what we have been up to visit our newsroom (aurecongroup.com/about/latest-news), or take a glimpse into the future on our Just Imagine blog (justimagine.aurecongroup.com).

Industry
Architecture & Engineering
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Docklands, AU
Year Founded
2009
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