Electrical Engineer

Collier'S; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Career progression

Competitive salary

Job summary

Colliers Engineering and Design is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to contribute to electrical reticulation design and lighting projects. You will work within a collaborative team, advancing through mentorship and practical exposure to land development, local council, and utility-scale projects.

The role emphasizes AS/NZS 3000, 3008, 1158 standards, AutoCAD, and AGI32 proficiency, with opportunities for professional growth and Chartered status support.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical reticulation design or drafting.
• Experience with lighting and electrical design for various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical and lighting solutions across projects.
• Prepare design inputs for drafting and reports.
• Update designs in AutoCAD and ensure standards compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation and project schedules.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AGI32

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 64 countries, our 17,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert advice to clients.

Job Description

As a valued member of our Electrical and Lighting team at Colliers Engineering and Design, you will be an experienced Electrical Engineer who thrives in a collaborative team environment. With effective communication skills and excellent organisational and time management skills, you’ll bring an inquisitive mindset and a strong desire to learn and grow your technical capabilities.

Ideally, you will have 3+ years’ experience in electrical engineering disciplines across distribution design and drafting, overhead line design, building services engineering and / or lighting design with a willingness to continue learning under the guidance of senior staff.

At Colliers Engineering and Design, you will be mentored and supported by experienced senior staff as you progress in your career. Our goal is to guide and develop you into an experienced Electrical and Lighting Engineer across multiple sectors, equipping you with the knowledge and experience needed to succeed in the industry.

Specifically:

• Work closely with Senior Electrical Engineers, Civil Engineers and Technical Officers on designing electrical and lighting solutions to relevant standards across a broad range of projects across Land Development, SA Power Networks (SAPN), Local Government and Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT), Interstate Power Distribution Design and Possessing a strong understanding of AS/NZS 3000 standard including High Voltage Masterplan Design.
• Work with our award-winning Landscape Architecture team in creating lighting solutions across a variety of projects.
• Prepare design inputs for drafting.
• Preparation of design reports for electrical and lighting designs.
• Prepare and update designs in AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with internal teams and contribute to external communications with: SA Power Networks NBN / OptiComm service consultants DIT and local council representatives Landscape architects and surveyors.
• Ensure all designs meet relevant standards and project requirements.
• Understand deliverables, project timelines, budgets and approvals.
• Participate in internal project meetings and design reviews.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to project schedules.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary collaboration across Collier’s Design Team.
• Site inspections
• Project Management of Electrical and Lightning Projects

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical reticulation design or drafting, preferably with some exposure to land development, Local Government, DIT, architectural lighting, SA Water and SA Power Networks (or equivalent interstate distributors) projects.
• Candidates are still encouraged to apply with experience in other sectors.
• Technical experience in lighting and electrical design for transport, infrastructure, land development, local government or industrial sectors.
• Experience with AutoCAD and AGI32 software (training and mentorship provided).
• Experience with relevant Australian Standards and Industry Design Guides, including AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3008, AS/NZS 1158.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate complex engineering concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Eagerness to learn from senior staff.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work within a team.
• Exposure to SA Power Networks / DIT is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Eligible for membership or already a member with Engineers Australia (CPEng desirable.)
• Familiar with Safety in Design methodology as it relates to Electrical and Lighting projects.

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

• Mentorship and support from experienced senior Engineers.
• Work on a variety of Land Development, SA Power Networks (SAPN), Local Government and Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT), Interstate Power Distribution Designs
• Great team culture focused on learning and collaboration.
• Opportunities for career progression and technical development.
• Excellent work environment and a competitive salary package.
• Support in gaining Chartered Professional Engineer status with Engineers Australia

At Colliers, we are enterprising. What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. We accelerate their success by empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results.

Our collaborative culture sets us apart. We help experts become true specialists and provide the long-term structure and platform to accelerate their success.

Experts join experts, and we welcome you to join us as we lead the industry into the future.