Electrical Engineering Manager

Heat and Control Inc.; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Heat and Control Inc. invites an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead a team delivering greenfield and brownfield projects from sales handover to installation and commissioning.

Reporting to the Group Electrical Manager, you will mentor high achievers and drive technical excellence across control systems for industrial food processing equipment. You will develop engineering strategies, ensure adherence to approved procedures, manage risks, and collaborate with mechanical, project management,

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering.
• RPEQ and CPEng registrations.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience leading a team of electrical engineers.
• Experience delivering control systems and automated equipment design.
• Food processing industry experience is highly regarded.
• Solid knowledge of electrical engineering standards.
• Strong communication across all levels of the organisation.
• Demonstrated work ethic aligned with company values.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and engineering activities and provide technical leadership.
• Manage the complete electrical project lifecycle from design to commissioning.
• Ensure produced engineering outputs meet procedures, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless equipment delivery.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans for project success.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies aligned with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical engineering

Control systems

Automation design

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

RPEQ

CPEng

Job description

Established in 1950, Heat and Control is a privately-owned, global manufacturer of industrial food processing and packaging equipment. With several offices globally our team are process and product technologists that bring science, imagination, and unmatched commitment to everything we do.

Reporting to the Group Electrical Manager, you will be managing a team of experienced Electrical Project Engineers responsible for delivering green and brownfield projects from sales hand over to installation, and commissioning.

As Electrical Engineering Manager you will lead and motivate a team of high achievers. This will include:

• Leading the planning and conduct of engineering activities and provide technical leadership to the electrical project engineering team for the successful delivery of industrial food processing systems.
• Managing the entire electrical project lifecycle including design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
• Being accountable and ensure that required engineering products and activities are produced in accordance with the approved procedures, within the allocated budgets and meet or exceed quality standards.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical and electrical teams, project managers, fabrication, logistics and commissioning teams, to ensure seamless delivery of our equipment.
• Managing risk, identify potential issues, and develop mitigation plans to ensure successful project completion.
• Fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement within the project engineering team.
• Developing and implementing engineering strategies that align with the company's business objectives and goals.

To be successful you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering.
• RPEQ and CPEng.
• At least 5 years’ experience in managing a team of electrical engineers delivering solutions in control systems and automated equipment design essential.
• Related experience in the food processing industry will be highly regarded.
• Sound knowledge of electrical engineering standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organisation and in all forms.
• Exceptional work ethic and the ability to work to organisational values.