Lead Electrical Engineer - Energy
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.
As a Lead Electrical Engineer in our Energy team based in Brisbane, you'll be at the forefront of delivering innovative electrical solutions that support critical infrastructure and Australia's energy transition.
You'll be supporting the delivery of electrical power systems analysis and design of large medium-voltage embedded networks across the defence, airports, hospitals, mining, and BESS sectors.
You'll be empowered to influence technical outcomes, strengthen client partnerships, mentor emerging engineers, and help grow Aurecon's electrical capability.
If you're looking for a role that combines technical excellence, client engagement, leadership development, and genuine career progression, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll DoProvide technical leadership across power system analysis, protection systems, substations, and electrical network design.
Partner with clients to understand their challenges and develop practical, future-focused solutions.
Work alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex and meaningful projects.
Support business development activities, helping shape winning solutions and build trusted client relationships.
Mentor and coach engineers, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
Drive technical innovation, continuous improvement and engineering excellence across projects.
Build your leadership profile, with a clear pathway to a future Team Leader position supporting and developing a growing team.
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical capability with a collaborative leadership style and a passion for shaping better outcomes.
Relevant qualifications in Electrical Engineering.
10+ years' experience in electrical power systems analysis and design.
Experience delivering large medium-voltage electrical networks across sectors such as energy, mining, defence, airports, hospitals, utilities, or industrial infrastructure.
Technical expertise in power systems studies, primary and secondary substation design, protection systems, and electrical network design.
Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept development through to detailed design, tendering, commissioning, and construction support.
Proven ability to build trusted client relationships and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence, guide, and inspire others.
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.
