Lead Electrical Engineer
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 Lead Electrical Engineer in our Energy (Transmission and Distribution) team based in the Brisbane office, you’ll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind.
Be the first point of contact with clients and internal stakeholders to discuss and assist with electrical works.
Lead technical design for projects and client portfolios.
Support work-winning efforts through the preparation of return briefs and fee estimates for electrical engineering opportunities.
Work with colleagues from other disciplines to deliver complete multi-disciplinary projects.
Manage, mentor and supervise other engineers.
Build strong relationships with clients and assist in successfully driving opportunities to successful outcomes.
Drive continuous improvement and support best-practice standards.
Opportunity to progress into a Team Leader role, supporting and developing a team of 5–10, once established in Aurecon’s delivery model.
What you’ll bring
Relevant engineering qualifications and minimum 10+ years’ experience delivering electrical power systems analysis and design of large medium-voltage embedded networks across sectors including Defence, Airports, Hospitals, Mining, and BESS.
Proven experience with power system analysis, design and documentation, primary and secondary system substation design, protection scheme design and familiarity with earthing design.
Demonstrated track record delivering impactful outcomes and understanding the full project lifecycle, including planning, concept, detailed design, tendering, and construction support, with strong client and contractor interface.
Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
The ability to see the big picture and challenge assumptions.
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. For recruitment adjustments, contact [email protected].
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.
Skills Required
- Relevant engineering qualifications and minimum 10+ years' experience delivering electrical power systems analysis and design of large medium-voltage embedded networks across sectors including Defence, Airports, Hospitals, Mining, and BESS.
- Proven experience with power system analysis, design and documentation.
- Primary and secondary system substation design experience.
- Protection scheme design experience.
- Familiarity with earthing design.
- Demonstrated experience across full project lifecycle: planning, concept, detailed design, tendering, and construction support.
- Strong client and contractor interface, communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience managing, mentoring and supervising other engineers.
What We Do
Aurecon is a design, engineering, and advisory company that provides integrated solutions across the entire asset lifecycle to tackle complex global challenges.
