Project Engineer - Electrical

Design And Build; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Technical ownership

Collaborative team

Skills growth

Job summary

Hidrive is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Electrical at our Goulburn office to lead complex electrical design and systems integration. You will own critical engineering problems, guide production and service escalations, and drive standards and innovation across the business while mentoring junior engineers.

In this role you will shape technical direction, support cross‑functional teams, and ensure product validation meets performance, reliability and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership as the senior engineering authority for complex electrical systems to ensure safe, compliant and high‑quality design outcomes.
• Lead design, analysis and validation of electrical systems including power distribution, protection, control systems and vehicle electrical architectures.
• Develop and maintain technical standards, design methodologies and validation frameworks to drive engineering excellence.
• Resolve complex technical issues by identifying root causes and implementing robust long‑term engineering solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across projects to ensure consistent quality and successful delivery of complex programs.

Job description

Senior Project Engineer – Electrical (Hidrive)

We are seeking an experienced SeniorProjectEngineer – Electrical to join our team, based at our Goulburn office.

This senior role within Hidrive’s Engineering Department acts as a technical authority, providing depth, guidance and problem‑solving leadership across the engineering team. You will take ownership of complex electrical engineering problems, support production and service escalations, and drive engineering standards, processes and innovation across the business – while helping to develop the capability of our junior engineers.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide technical leadership and act as the senior engineering authority for complex electrical systems, ensuring safe, compliant and high‑quality design outcomes.
• Lead the design, analysis and validation of electrical systems, including power distribution, protection, control systems and vehicle electrical architectures.
• Drive engineering excellence by developing and maintaining technical standards, design methodologies and validation frameworks.
• Lead the resolution of complex technical issues, identifying root causes and implementing robust, long‑term engineering solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across engineering projects, ensuring consistency, quality and successful delivery of complex programs.
• Support and develop engineers through technical guidance, design reviews and structured knowledge sharing.
• Lead product validation activities, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, durability and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements that enhance engineering capability, product quality, efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Sales and Service teams to deliver practical, commercially sound engineering solutions.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry standards and regulatory requirements, driving innovation and maintaining the organisation’s technical competitiveness.
• Apply sound engineering judgement to balance technical integrity, manufacturability, cost, delivery and business objectives when making design decisions.
• Contribute to the development of new products, vehicle platforms and advanced electrical technologies that support the company’s long‑term growth.

Other

• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders including:
• Production
• Engineering Team Leads
• Occasional interaction may occur with customers on technical matters.
• Support the growth and development of junior engineers through informal mentoring and guidance.
• Step into temporary leadership responsibilities when required.
• Champion engineering standards, engineering processes, and continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering team.
• Support the organisation’s ability to expand into new technical functions and areas.
• Be able to work independently and in a team environment.

About Hidrive

Hidrive is the only Australian manufacturer of service bodies for ute, trailers and trucks with a company owned national installation network. Hidrive’s light and durable aluminium canopies maximise payload and have been continually improved since the 1990s. Engineered more like an aircraft fuselage than a traditional heavy steel box, Hidrive canopies are Australia’s most popular and have proven bulletproof in the field for decades.

What we offer

• Attractive salary on offer
• Autonomy and technical ownership within a senior engineering role
• Work within a collaborative team environment
• Enhance your skills and grow with the company