Senior Electrical Engineer

Harrison McMillan Pty Ltd; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Varied projects

Close-knit team

Career progression

Job summary

Harrison McMillan Pty Ltd in Canberra is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead project delivery across building services and to uphold high technical standards. You will manage client relationships and coordinate with architects, contractors, and project teams to deliver practical engineering solutions.

Ideal candidates will have Australian design experience, strong knowledge of standards, and a proactive mentoring approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Engineers Australia membership and NER listing.
• ACT Professional Engineer Registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery for building services electrical designs.
• Strengthen client relationships across projects.
• Drive technical excellence and mentoring.

Skills

Electrical design

Client management

Project coordination

Mentoring

EV charging

Australian Standards

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Engineers Australia membership

NER listing

ACT Professional Engineer 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.

What is on offer?

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

If you're looking for a role where your expertise will be recognised, your ideas will be heard, and you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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