Senior Electrical Engineer

Harrison McMillan Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Career progression opportunities

Close-knit team culture

Job summary

Harrison McMillan Pty Ltd in Canberra is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead project delivery across commercial, residential and institutional sectors. You will work closely with clients, architects and project teams to develop practical, innovative electrical systems.

This role offers ownership from planning to completion, mentoring junior engineers, and opportunities to advance technical excellence within a collaborative, supportive office-based environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Engineers Australia membership and NER listing
• ACT Professional Engineer Registration
• NSW Design & Building Practitioner Registration

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery across building services electrical designs and coordinate with clients, architects and project teams
• Strengthen client relationships and drive technical excellence across the business
• Take ownership of projects from planning through to completion and deliver practical, innovative engineering solutions
• Mentor and support developing engineers within the team
• Contribute to technical growth and future direction of the business with emerging technologies such as EV charging and smart building solutions

Skills

Electrical design

Client management

Mentoring

Electrical infrastructure

Lighting systems

EV charging

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Engineers Australia membership & NER

ACT Professional Engineer Registration

NSW Design & Building Practitioner Registration

Job description

Harrison McMillan has partnered with a growing engineering consultancy delivering high-quality building services solutions across commercial, residential, government, education, health, and mixed-use developments throughout the ACT and NSW.

As this company's project portfolio continues to expand, we're seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to play a key role in leading project delivery, strengthening client relationships, and driving technical excellence across the business.

The Opportunity

This role is base in Canberra, ACT.

This role offers the chance to take ownership of projects from early planning through to completion, working closely with clients, architects, contractors, and project teams to deliver practical and innovative engineering solutions.

You'll work across a diverse range of developments while contributing to the technical growth of the team and helping shape the future direction of the business.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience delivering building services electrical designs within an Australian consulting environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical infrastructure, lighting, communications, security, and essential services systems.
• Sound understanding of Australian Standards, NCC requirements, and authority approval processes.
• Experience managing client relationships and coordinating with project stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to mentoring and supporting developing engineers.
• Exposure to emerging technologies including EV charging, renewable energy systems, sustainability initiatives, and smart building solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Engineers Australia membership and NER listing.
• ACT Professional Engineer Registration.
• NSW Design & Building Practitioner Registration.

What is on offer?

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Flexible work hours.
• Varied and technically engaging projects.
• Supportive, close-knit team culture.
• Direct access to senior decision-makers.
• Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Please note: This is an office-based position located in Canberra. Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia.