Principal Electrical Engineer, Buildings (Australia)

Stantec; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Extra leave options

Learning and development programs

Mentoring for professional growth

Wellbeing and support programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Stantec in Australia seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical building services across major projects in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Perth. You will shape technical excellence, mentor engineers, and deliver sustainable, practical design solutions for landmark buildings.

As a senior leader, you will manage from concept through handover, engaging with clients, project managers and designers to drive high-quality outcomes while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Significant experience in building services consulting.
• Experience leading and delivering complex building projects.
• Knowledge of NCC, Australian Standards and regs is highly regarded.
• Expertise in LV power and lighting design; modelling software like PowerCAD and AGi32/DIALux.
• Excellent stakeholder and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex electrical building services projects.
• Act as trusted advisor to clients and grow long-term relationships.
• Manage projects from feasibility to handover including conception, design, construction and commissioning.
• Provide technical oversight and QA across project teams.
• Prepare and review reports, specifications, calculations and design documentation.
• Mentor and support engineers and graduates to develop professionally.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated designs.
• Identify opportunities for repeat and new work and support business development.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Client relationships

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PowerCAD

AGi32/DIALux

Job description

Stantec in Australia seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical building services across major projects in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Perth. You will shape technical excellence, mentor engineers, and deliver sustainable, practical design solutions for landmark buildings.

As a senior leader, you will manage from concept through handover, engaging with clients, project managers and designers to drive high-quality outcomes while upholding safety and quality standards.