Electrical Engineer

Tideri Jobbörse; South Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Adelaide is seeking an Electrical Engineer to drive innovative solutions on high-profile projects across mining and defense sectors. The ideal candidate will have a relevant electrical engineering qualification, detailed design experience, and knowledge of software like ETAP. This full-time role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and mentorship within a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to work abroad

Swap public holidays

Paid parental leave

Extra leave days

Career alignment framework

Technical training access

Family care support

Financial assistance for development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum detailed electrical design experience required.
• Experience in medium/high voltage, low voltage, or instrumentation needed.
• Demonstrated effort towards Chartered status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce concept and detailed designs aligned with client needs.
• Apply Safe Design principles to daily tasks.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide design support on various projects.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of engineering design software

Education

Relevant electrical engineering qualification

Eligibility for Chartered status with Engineers Australia

Tools

ETAP

PowerCad

CDEGS

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Join us to apply for the Electrical Engineer role at Aurecon in Adelaide, South Australia.

Are you ready to help shape Australia's future?

With South Australia experiencing significant investment, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering major projects across the mining, water, renewables and defence sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to join Aurecon's dynamic Energy & Industrial team as an Electrical Engineer, where your passion and innovation will thrive. You'll have the opportunity to work on high-profile national defence projects, major mining projects and large infrastructure projects, collaborating closely with industrial clients and gaining valuable experience across a diverse range of challenging and impactful projects.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will help bring ideas to life by producing both concept and detailed designs aligned with client needs. You'll use your problem‑solving skills to create innovative solutions and collaborate on large, multidisciplinary projects to deliver fully coordinated outcomes. Safety is a priority, and you'll apply Safe Design principles to your daily tasks. Your responsibilities will also include ensuring the quality of output for engineering design deliverables, mentoring junior engineers, and providing design support across areas such as LV and MV power distribution or industrial processes and instrumentation.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for individuals who share our genuine passion for re‑imagining engineering and actively pursue continuous learning. You will contribute to our collaborative environment by embracing innovation and driving progress in everything you do.

To Succeed In This Role, You Will Need

• A relevant electrical engineering qualification and eligibility for Chartered status with Engineers Australia or demonstrated effort in working towards this.
• Detailed electrical design experience; some design management experience preferred.
• Experience in medium / high voltage, low voltage, instrumentation, control systems, or process.
• Knowledge of engineering design software such as ETAP, PowerCad, CDEGS, etc. is preferred.

Benefits At Aurecon

• Flexible working – choose when, where, and how you work.
• Work abroad – take advantage of our working holiday initiative and work in another country for up to 4 weeks annually.
• Swap public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.
• 22 weeks paid parental leave with no tenure requirement for permanent employees.
• Purchase up to 20 extra leave days each year.
• Career alignment through our "Let's Talk" framework, supporting your growth and progress.
• Access to in‑person and online technical training for professional development.
• Support from Aurecon's People and Family Care program.
• Financial assistance and study leave for approved external development programmes.

Ready to bring ideas to life?

Then please apply. Remember, it's you and how you bring ideas to life that matter. Your background, unique needs, and individuality will be valued.

Location: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time