Lead Electrical Engineer - Projects, Mentoring & Hybrid Work

Cell Engineering; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Wellness programs

Employee benefits ecosystem

Job summary

Cell Engineering in Newcastle is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead and coordinate electrical, control, and power system design across diverse industrial sectors. You will work with Principal Engineers and a national network, driving projects from concept through commissioning while developing talent and strengthening client relationships.

The role demands a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, 7+ years of experience, Chartered eligibility, and a collaborative leadership style.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering; eligible for Engineers Australia membership.
• 7+ years of experience in electrical systems design and project delivery.
• Chartered status (CPEng / NER / NSW Registration / RPEQ) or eligibility to attain registration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage engineering workgroups delivering electrical, control, and power system design solutions.
• Guide, mentor, and review the technical deliverables of Project Engineers and Graduate Engineers.
• Manage end-to-end project execution, including scope, schedules, budget management, WIP, and reporting.
• Lead the preparation of high-quality technical reports, specifications, and white papers from concept through to post-commissioning.
• Ensure all designs maintain 100% compliance with ISO 9001 quality systems, AS/NZS standards, and legislative requirements.
• Contribute to business development by identifying new market opportunities, maintaining client relationships, and supporting tender proposals.
• Drive continuous improvement across company engineering systems, safety culture, and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical design

Project delivery

Leadership

Client liaison

Budget management

Quality standards

Chartered eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical design software

Power systems analysis tools

Job description

Cell Engineering in Newcastle is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead and coordinate electrical, control, and power system design across diverse industrial sectors. You will work with Principal Engineers and a national network, driving projects from concept through commissioning while developing talent and strengthening client relationships.

The role demands a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, 7+ years of experience, Chartered eligibility, and a collaborative leadership style.