Lead Electrical Engineer

About Aurecon

We are a forward-thinking engineering consultancy focused on delivering infrastructure and assets that enhance communities and foster a sustainable future. Our collaborative, problem-solving culture helps clients achieve impactful outcomes across various sectors.

Role Overview

As the Lead Electrical Engineer based in Brisbane, you will oversee the electrical engineering scope across a series of large gas infrastructure projects. This opportunity offers significant ownership over the technical direction, team leadership, and client engagement, supported by a robust multi-year project pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage delivery of electrical engineering design packages from initial concept through detailed design to implementation across multiple projects.
• Provide authoritative technical leadership for low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) power systems to ensure practical, compliant, and fit-for-purpose designs.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, offering clear guidance and practical resolutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Review, coordinate, and oversee engineering outputs including calculations, specifications, studies, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated engineering solutions for operating assets and brownfield sites.
• Coach, mentor, and develop junior electrical engineers to nurture technical excellence and promote knowledge sharing within the team.
• Manage project budgets, resources, performance, and delivery outcomes while upholding high engineering standards.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts and uphold best engineering practices across teams and projects.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a degree in Electrical Engineering, with hands-on experience in electrical engineering projects within oil & gas, resources, mining, or heavy industrial infrastructure sectors.
• Possesses current Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) accreditation.
• Strong expertise in LV and HV electrical system design, power distribution, and industrial infrastructure.
• Experienced in leading electrical design teams and guiding complex technical projects.
• Well-versed in engineering design workflows, technical review procedures, client standards, and project governance.
• Able to build and maintain trusted client relationships and communicate complex technical information effectively.
• Strategic thinker who questions assumptions and devises practical solutions to challenging engineering problems.

Professional Development and Culture

We are committed to providing a workplace where your career can thrive through tackling challenging infrastructure projects. Recognized as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we foster diversity and provide flexible working arrangements to suit your needs. Our recruitment process values your unique perspectives and experiences, emphasizing genuine human interaction.