Senior/Associate Electrical Engineer

DMA Engineers; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Prime office location near BrisbaneCBD

Job summary

DMA Engineers is seeking a Senior/Associate Electrical Engineer to lead high-quality electrical design across diverse building services projects from Spring Hill. You’ll work with the electrical team and wider building services group to drive outcomes from concept to completion, mentoring others and building strong client relationships.

This role requires leading project delivery, coordinating multidisciplinary inputs, and ensuring designs meet Australian Standards and NCC requirements, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years’ experience in electrical services design within building services.
• RPEQ registration or working towards accreditation.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, NCC requirements and electrical design principles.
• Experience with design and documentation of electrical systems for buildings (power, lighting, comms, security, dry fire).
• Led projects and coordinated multidisciplinary design inputs.
• Ability to guide and support junior and intermediate team members.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks and BIM environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Proactive, solutions-focused with commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical services design across building services projects.
• Oversee documentation, design calculations, drawings and schedules.
• Review outputs and support quality assurance across deliverables.
• Mentor engineers and designers within the electrical team.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines (mechanical, hydraulic, fire, structural).
• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors and authorities.
• Support project planning, resourcing, and delivery strategy.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards and NCC.
• Contribute to client relationships and growth of the electrical team.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Commercial awareness

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

BIM environments

Job description

Engineering is about people first. At DMA Engineers, we’ve been designing smart, practical solutions that shape the places people live and work for over 50 years. Our strength isn’t just technical excellence; it’s the people behind it. If you’re looking for a workplace where collaboration is genuine, your contribution is valued, and your career is built with purpose, you’ll feel at home here.

What you’ll love about working here

• Competitive salary with clear career progression; no guesswork
• Genuine pathway to ownership
• Relocation support available for the right candidate
• A strong pipeline of high-profile, technically interesting projects
• A collaborative, multi-disciplinary team that supports each other
• A forward-thinking environment that embraces innovation and new ideas
• A modern inner-city office near Brisbane CBD with great amenities and transport access
• Regular social events that feel more like catching up than formalities

The Role

As a Senior/Associate Electrical Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality electrical design solutions across a diverse range of building services projects. Based in our Spring Hill office, you’ll work closely with our electrical team and wider building services group to lead project outcomes from concept through to completion.

You’ll lead technical delivery, guide design documentation, coordinate with other disciplines, and build strong client relationships through clear communication and practical, well-considered advice.

This role is ideal for an experienced electrical building services engineer ready to step into a senior position, support team development, and help shape the continued growth of our electrical capability.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading electrical services design across a wide range of building services projects
• Overseeing documentation, design calculations, drawings, and schedules
• Reviewing design outputs and supporting quality assurance across project deliverables
• Mentoring engineers and designers within the electrical team
• Coordinating with internal disciplines including mechanical, hydraulic, fire, and structural
• Liaising with clients, architects, contractors, authorities, and external stakeholders
• Supporting project planning, resourcing, fee input, and delivery strategy
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant Australian Standards and the National Construction Code
• Contributing to client relationships, business development, and the growth of the electrical team

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification
• 7+ years’ experience in electrical services design within building services
• RPEQ registration or working towards accreditation
• Strong knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, NCC requirements, and electrical building services design principles
• Strong experience in design and documentation of electrical systems for buildings (power, lighting, comms, security, dry fire)
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary design inputs
• Ability to guide and support junior and intermediate team members
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and BIM environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence liaising directly with clients and project stakeholders
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong commercial awareness

Make Your Move

If you’re a senior electrical engineer who enjoys leading projects, supporting people, and solving complex technical challenges, we’d love to hear from you. For the right person, this role offers the opportunity to grow into long-term leadership within a respected, people-focused engineering consultancy.

Join DMA Engineers, where technical excellence is valued, collaboration is genuine, and your work makes a real difference.