Lead Electrical Engineer

Klohn Crippen Berger Consultoria Ltda; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Additional superannuation: 2.5%

Income protection insurance

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Up to 15 extra annual leave days

Novated leasing

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Klohn Crippen Berger seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer in Brisbane to lead electrical design across hydro, utility, mining, and infrastructure projects and grow the local team.

You will establish client relationships, review proposals, and provide technical leadership while ensuring schedule and budget objectives are met. Collaboration with offices across Australia and overseas is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• RPEQ or CPEng registration or eligibility preferred.
• 10 years progressive experience in electrical design for hydro, utility, mining, or transport.
• Experience in power generation, distribution, and protection coordination.
• Knowledge of safety codes and regulatory design.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Valid Queensland driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of hydro, utility, mining projects.
• Develop scopes of work, methodologies and cost estimates.
• Build client relationships in Queensland and across Australia.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with subconsultants and offices.
• Ensure deliverables meet budget and schedule.
• Travel to sites for planning and construction.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

RPEQ / CPEng eligible

Queensland driver’s license

Job description

KCB is a multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in our values of Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. With teams across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe, we bring together global technical knowledge, local insight, and a shared commitment to solving complex challenges that matter.

Guided by our long-term ambition of Globally Connected Excellence and our purpose of Sustaining the Future, we work alongside our clients to deliver lasting solutions that strengthen resilience and benefit future generations.

The Opportunity:

We're seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Power & Transportation team based in Brisbane. In this pivotal role, you’ll guide business development, support electrical design scopes across hydropower, utility, mining, and infrastructure projects, and help grow a dynamic local team. This is an excellent opportunity for career progression and to contribute to KCB’s continued growth in Australia.

What you will do:

• Establish and foster relationships with key clients in Queensland and the rest of Australia.
• Review client requests for proposals and develop scopes of work, design methodologies, and cost estimates
• Lead the electrical design of complex and unique hydro utility, transportation, and mining projects
• Ensure objectives for project deliverables, budget, and schedule are met, and client expectations are fulfilled
• Collaborate with KCB’s offices and the management team regarding resources, as well as work closely with local subconsultants and subcontractors
• Ensure work is compliant with Klohn Crippen Berger’s Integrated Management System
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to electrical engineers and designers.
• Travel to site for planning and construction activities.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• RPEQ & CPEng registration or eligibility preferred.
• Ideally 10 years progressive experience in electrical engineering design for hydro utility, transportation, and/or mining projects.
• Proven design and management experience in a variety of projects related to:
  • power generation, distribution, and transmission.
  • low/medium voltage switchgear and transformers.
  • motors and motor control centres.
  • protection coordination.
  • control panels and instrumentation.
  • cable systems and grounding.
• Knowledge of regulatory design and safety codes.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and reliable.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Queensland drivers licence.

We value your:

• Extensive experience delivering electrical engineering design for hydroelectric utilities, transportation systems, and/or mining projects.
• Proven ability to lead and contribute to a variety of project scopes across these sectors.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, decision-making and coaching skills, especially your ability to train and mentor young professionals.
• Passion for business development, strategic business planning, particularly in developing and growing a team.
• Strong initiative, innovation and commitment to technical excellence as well as your enthusiasm and drive toward long‑term success.
• Ability and willingness to engage remotely with teams in offices around Australia and overseas and to work autonomously.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills including your experience in writing proposals, technical reports and general project correspondence.
• Exceptional team spirit, interpersonal skills and your ability to build long‑term, successful relationships with our clients and our project teams.

Why Join KCB?

At KCB, you'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values technical excellence, innovation, and continuous growth. We invest in our people through professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and access to a global network of experts.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive.

Our people enjoy:

• Additional Superannuation: 2.5% extra to secure your future;
• Income Protection Insurance: Peace of mind for your family;
• Parental and Volunteer Leave: Support for your personal and community commitments;
• Option to Purchase up to 15 additional annual leave days per annum;
• Novated Leasing: Flexible vehicle leasing options;
• Hybrid Working Policy: Balance work and life with our flexible approach;
• Social and Mental Well‑being Initiatives: Programs to support your overall well‑being;
• Training and Development Opportunities: Continuous growth and learning; and
• Additional incentives may be available dependent on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.

About Us

Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, geoscience and environmental services globally. We offer a full range of services from our offices in Australia, Canada, USA, UK, Brazil and Peru. Read more about us here: www.klohn.com

We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. KCB is an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice recipient (2015-2025).