Senior Electrical Engineer

Lucid Consulting Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned firm

Job summary

Lucid Consulting Australia is seeking a senior Electrical Engineer to deliver high-quality electrical engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects. You will influence project strategy, mentor others, and help shape technical outcomes from concept through construction and practical completion.

As part of an employee-owned consultancy, you’ll collaborate with shareholders and senior leaders who support new ideas and professional growth, with opportunities to lead design teams and

Qualifications

• Australian-recognised Engineering degree or relevant trade background.
• Holds national/regional registrations such as CPEng, NER, RPEQ, or QBCC Designer Licence.
• Strong problem-solving ability and sound engineering judgement.
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication.
• Australian citizenship or permanent resident (preferred).
• Knowledge of Australian Standards, regulations, and NCC.
• Experience using engineering modelling software including Revit.
• Diverse experience across project types.
• Ability to independently manage discipline-specific scope on projects.
• Capable of leading projects end-to-end from design through construction.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality electrical engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects.
• Contribute to project strategy, mentoring others, and shaping technical outcomes.
• Lead and coordinate design teams; guide junior and graduate engineers.
• Manage full design lifecycle from concept through to construction and practical completion.
• Attend site inspections, project meetings, and industry events as a Lucid representative.
• Prepare, review, and contribute to reports, meeting minutes, and technical documentation.
• Prepare fee proposals and contribute to project bids.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

QA reviews

Client liaison

Fee proposals

Mentoring juniors

Site inspections

Team leadership

Revit

Education

Australian-recognised engineering degree

Tools

Revit

Job description

Adventurous Careers. Empowered journeys. Genuine connection.

At Lucid, your expertise meets opportunity. We’re an employee-owned engineering and advisory firm where you’ll have the autonomy to solve complex challenges and the support to keep growing. Bring your ideas, curiosity, and ambition - we’ll give you the platform to make a lasting impact.

What this role is all about

This is a senior opportunity for an experienced Electrical professional seeking autonomy, influence, and meaningful impact. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality electrical engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects, while contributing to project strategy, mentoring others, and shaping technical outcomes.

Working within an employee-owned consultancy, you’ll collaborate closely with shareholders and senior leaders who actively support new ideas and professional growth. This role offers the opportunity to define your next career step, building strong commercial and leadership capability alongside technical excellence, while taking projects from concept through to construction and practical completion.

How you’ll contribute day-to-day

• Apply technical excellence in Electrical Services design
• Manage projects across the full design lifecycle through to construction and practical completion
• Conduct Quality Assurance (QA) reviews of electrical deliverables in line with Lucid’s QA policy
• Provide certification of design, including Form 15 sign-off
• Interface confidently with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
• Prepare fee proposals and contribute to project bids
• Lead and coordinate design teams, providing direction and guidance to junior and graduate engineers
• Train and supervise graduate engineers assisting with projects under your direction
• Attend site inspections, project meetings, and industry events as a Lucid representative
• Prepare, review, and contribute to reports, meeting minutes, and technical documentation

What sets you up for success

• Holds an Australian-recognised degree in Engineering or a relevant trade background
• Holds national and/or regional registrations such as CPEng, NER, RPEQ, or QBCC Designer Licence
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving capability and sound engineering judgement
• Communicates clearly and confidently, both written and verbal
• Is an Australian citizen (preferred) or permanent resident
• Has strong knowledge and application of Australian Standards, regulations, and the NCC
• Has experience using engineering modelling software, including Revit
• Brings diverse experience across a range of project types
• Can independently manage discipline-specific scope on projects
• Can lead projects end-to-end from design through construction
• Maintains high standards of accuracy, organisation, presentation, and professionalism
• Is committed to continuous improvement and developing a well-rounded consulting skill set

Life at Lucid

At Lucid, our people do more than deliver projects – they shape outcomes that matter. Their curiosity, commitment, and drive to do things better are what set us apart. It’s why we’ve built a workplace where people can thrive, grow, and make an impact.

Lucid started in Adelaide with a simple belief: we could do things better. Not by being the biggest – but by being the most thoughtful, responsive, and grounded partner to our clients.

Today, we’re a team of 350+ people across Australia, united by a drive to turn complexity into clarity. Along the way, our people have opened new offices, led national projects, and grown from graduates to leaders – shaping Lucid’s journey as they shaped their own.

Lucid’s culture is built on relationships – and creating an environment where people can do great work. It’s where curiosity is backed, initiative is supported, and growth isn’t just encouraged – it’s expected.

We’re a team that shares accountability.

Let’s make it happen

Got questions? Reach out to [e-mail].

At Lucid, we welcome everyone -different cultures, genders, backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and their families.

Research shows some people hesitate to apply unless they tick every box. If you share our passion for creating a better world, we want to hear from you - even if you don’t meet every criterion.