Job Description

Senior Electrical Engineer – Buildings (Queensland)

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What you’ll do

As a Senior Electrical Engineer in our Buildings team based in Queensland, you’ll contribute to a strong and growing project pipeline across sectors including aviation, defence, data centres and major event infrastructure. You’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality engineering outcomes while working within a collaborative and high‑performing team environment.

You will:

• Lead the delivery of electrical design packages across mid to large scale projects
• Act as a discipline lead, taking ownership of key engineering outcomes from concept through to delivery
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated and practical design solutions
• Support project coordination, delivery and reporting, ensuring quality outcomes for clients
• Build and maintain client relationships through consistent delivery and communication
• Contribute to a team culture that is collaborative, supportive and high‑energy

This is a delivery‑focused role, ideal for someone who enjoys being hands‑on in projects while continuing to build their leadership and client capability.

What you’ll bring

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience delivering building services electrical design within a consulting, contractor or client‑side environment
• Proven capability leading or contributing to projects in the $30M–$50M range (or similar complexity)
• Experience taking ownership of design delivery, coordination and client interaction
• Chartered, registered, or actively working towards chartership
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• A proactive approach with the ability to take ownership and drive outcomes

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

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. They are the ones who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is our purpose. Bringing ideas to life. This is The Aurecon Way.

Ready for your next adventure?

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.

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