Lead Electrical Engineer - Building Services

Hydra Search; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydra Search has partnered with a boutique building services consultancy in Perth, WA, seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer. The role focuses on balancing commercial profitability, QA adherence, risk management, and project leadership.

Strong attention to detail and clear communication with project teams are essential. The candidate will execute electrical design, engage clients, and mentor a team of engineers across diverse project types, including healthcare.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of electrical services design experience for buildings in Australia.
• Proficient with NCC and Australian Standards.
• Experience liaising with clients and business development responsibilities.
• Ability to mentor and lead a team of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical design, documentation, and contract administration.
• Undertake design tasks in accordance with relevant codes, NCC and company standards/briefs.
• Contribute to the development and constant improvement of internal processes such as design and calculation tools.
• Engage clients proactively.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems

Team leadership

Mentoring

Project coordination

Client liaison

Healthcare projects

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PowerCAD

Dialix

AGI

Bluebeam

MS Office

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Hydra Search have partnered up with a boutique building services consultancy located in Perth, WA that provides personalised service, flexibility, and a focus on client interests. The company combines industry-leading experience and technical capability in all core building services disciplines to deliver a coordinated multi-discipline service.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer with the ability to apply technical expertise in a way

which balances commercial profitability, QA adherence, risk management and project

leadership. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong attention to detail, exceptional time

management and clear communication skills with all members of project teams.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Execute electrical design, documentation, and contract administration.
• Undertake design tasks in accordance with relevant codes, NCC and company standards/briefs.
• Contribute to the development and constant improvement of internal processes such as design and calculation tools.
• Engage clients proactively.

Knowledge and Skills

• 8+ years’ experience of electrical services design for buildings in Australia.
• Experience with electrical design software tools such as PowerCAD, Dialix, AGI
• Proficient in general design tools such as Bluebeam and MS Office.
• Skills in Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks are strongly desirable but not required.
• Knowledge in National Construction Code (NCC) and Australian Standards.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with liaising with Clients and Business Development responsibilities
• Ability to win and deliver projects
• Diverse experience in a range of project types.
• Experience in healthcare projects is advantageous.
• Ability to mentor and lead a team of engineers.

Education & Experience

• Hold a recognised Tertiary Engineering Qualification or other relevant qualification

*Only Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be considered*