Principal Utilities Engineer

City-of-Gold-Coast; Gold Coast City; Híbrido; AUD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid/work from home options

Fitness Passport access

Counselling sessions

Nutritionist session

Descripción de la vacante

City of Gold Coast is seeking a Principle Utilities Engineer to lead planning, design and delivery of complex infrastructure across the City, with a focus on electrical high voltage assets and safety compliance. This senior technical role requires broad stakeholder engagement, risk management, and continuous improvement of engineering workflows, with strong program leadership under the P3M framework.

You will drive asset lifecycle planning, ensure regulatory standards, and mentor teams while

Formación

• Bachelor in Engineering Science (Civil).
• Certificate IV in Leadership and Management or equivalent knowledge/experience.
• C Class Drivers Licence (Unrestricted).
• General Construction Induction Card (White) or willing to obtain.
• RPEQ – Area of Civil Engineering.
• Extensive demonstrated experience in electrical design and project experience.
• Advanced problem-solving capabilities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the Program across City infrastructure, including HV switchboards and assets.
• Manage all program phases under P3M framework: planning, engineering analysis, closeout.
• Provide technical leadership ensuring electrical safety standards and HV compliance.
• Oversee stakeholder engagement, consultant coordination, and resolution of complex technical challenges.
• Maintain detailed schedules, budgets, and performance metrics to track delivery progress.
• Lead risk management, resource mobilisation, and technical quality assurance activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering workflows and arc flash risk integration into asset planning.
• Proactively manage technical and operational risks through sound engineering practices.
• Embed hazard assessments into asset lifecycle planning and capital works.

Conocimientos

Electrical design

Project leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor in Engineering Science (Civil)

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

RPEQ Civil Engineering

C Class Drivers Licence

White Card

Descripción del empleo

This Principle Utilities Engineer is responsible for leading the planning, design, and delivery of complex and high risk infrastructure projects across the City. This senior technical role provides expert oversight to ensure engineering solutions are compliant, efficient, and strategically aligned with the City’s objectives.

The role will demonstrate deep technical proficiency in engineering, combined with strong program leadership and risk management capabilities. This role requires the ability to navigate multi phase project environments, engage with a broad range of stakeholders, and drive high performance outcomes. A focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement is essential to delivering infrastructure that supports the City’s long term operational and sustainability goals.

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Program across the City’s infrastructure, encompassing all low and high voltage switchboards and associated assets.
• Manage all program phases under the (portfolios, programme and project management) P3M framework, including planning, engineering analysis, and closeout.
• Provide technical leadership, ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards and high voltage requirements.
• Oversee stakeholder engagement, consultant coordination, and resolution of complex technical challenges.
• Maintain detailed schedules, budgets, and performance metrics to track delivery progress.
• Lead risk management, resource mobilisation, and technical quality assurance activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering workflows and integrate arc flash risk assessments into long term asset planning.
• Proactively manage technical and operational risks through sound engineering and risk management practices.
• Drive continuous improvement by streamlining engineering workflows, and embedding hazard assessments into asset lifecycle planning and capital works.

We’re looking for people who have:

• Bachelor in Engineering Science (Civil)
• Certificate IV in Leadership and Management and / or relevant equivalent knowledge and experience
• C Class Drivers Licence (Unrestricted) (Mandatory)
• General Construction Induction Card (White), or willing to obtain
• RPEQ – Area of Civil Engineering
• Extensive demonstrated experience in electrical design and project experience
• Advanced problem-solving capabilities

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

Closing Date Monday, 09 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.