Senior Electrical Engineer

Klohn Crippen Berger; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional Superannuation: 2.5%

Income Protection Insurance

Parental and Volunteer Leave

Up to 15 extra annual leave days

Novated Leasing

Hybrid Working Policy

Well-being Initiatives

Training and Development Opportunities

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

KCB Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for hydro, utility, mining, and infrastructure projects in Brisbane. You will guide business development, support design scopes, and grow a local team while delivering high-quality outcomes across disciplines.

The role offers career progression within a collaborative, regional team that values technical excellence and client relationships. Queensland drivers licence and professional registration preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• RPEQ and CPEng registration or eligibility preferred.
• 10 years progressive experience in electrical engineering design for hydro utility, transportation, and/or mining projects.
• Knowledge of power generation, distribution, and transmission; switchgear, transformers; protection coordination.
• Knowledge of regulatory design and safety codes.
• Queensland drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• Establish and foster relationships with key clients in Queensland and the rest of Australia.
• Review client requests for proposals and develop scopes of work, design methodologies, and cost estimates.
• Lead the electrical design of complex hydro utility, transportation, and mining projects.
• Ensure objectives for project deliverables, budget, and schedule are met, and client expectations are fulfilled.
• Collaborate with offices and management, and work with subconsultants and subcontractors.
• Ensure work complies with Klohn Crippen Berger’s Integrated Management System.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

RPEQ & CPEng registration (or eligibility)

Job description

KCB is a multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in our values of Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. With teams across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe, we bring together global technical knowledge, local insight, and a shared commitment to solving complex challenges that matter.

Today's challenges demand more than just technical knowledge; they require collaboration, creativity, and a deep understanding of the communities, industries, and environments that we support. At KCB, our team collaborates across regions and disciplines to bring practical thinking, technical excellence, and diverse perspectives to every project.

We are problem-solvers at heart. Our teams bring passion to complex challenges, integrity to every client relationship and excellence to the solutions we deliver for communities, industries, and future generations.

Guided by our long-term ambition of Globally Connected Excellence and our purpose of Sustaining the Future, we work alongside our clients to deliver lasting solutions that strengthen resilience and benefit future generations.

The Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Power & Transportation team based in Brisbane. In this pivotal role, you’ll guide business development, support electrical design scopes across hydropower, utility, mining, and infrastructure projects, and help grow a dynamic local team. This is an excellent opportunity for career progression and to contribute to KCB’s continued growth in Australia.

What You Will Do

• Establish and foster relationships with key clients in Queensland and the rest of Australia.
• Review client requests for proposals and develop scopes of work, design methodologies, and cost estimates
• Lead the electrical design of complex and unique hydro utility, transportation, and mining projects
• Ensure objectives for project deliverables, budget, and schedule are met, and client expectations are fulfilled
• Collaborate with KCB’s offices and the management team regarding resources, as well as work closely with local subconsultants and subcontractors
• Ensure work is compliant with Klohn Crippen Berger’s Integrated Management System

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• RPEQ & CPEng registration or eligibility preferred.
• Ideally 10 years progressive experience in electrical engineering design for hydro utility, transportation, and/or mining projects.
• Proven design and management experience in a variety of projects related to:
  • power generation, distribution, and transmission.
  • low/medium voltage switchgear and transformers.
  • motors and motor control centres.
  • protection coordination.
  • control panels and instrumentation.
  • cable systems and grounding.
• Knowledge of regulatory design and safety codes.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and reliable.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Queensland drivers licence.

We Value Your

• Extensive experience delivering electrical engineering design for hydroelectric utilities, transportation systems, and/or mining projects.
• Proven ability to lead and contribute to a variety of project scopes across these sectors.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, decision-making and coaching skills, especially your ability to train and mentor young professionals.
• Passion for business development, strategic business planning, particularly in developing and growing a team.
• Strong initiative, innovation and commitment to technical excellence as well as your enthusiasm and drive toward long‑term success.
• Ability and willingness to engage remotely with teams in offices around Australia and overseas and to work autonomously.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills including your experience in writing proposals, technical reports and general project correspondence.
• Exceptional team spirit, interpersonal skills and your ability to build long‑term, successful relationships with our clients and our project teams.

Why Join KCB?

At KCB, you'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values technical excellence, innovation, and continuous growth. We invest in our people through professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and access to a global network of experts.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive.

Our People Enjoy

• Additional Superannuation: 2.5% extra to secure your future;
• Income Protection Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family;
• Parental and Volunteer Leave: Support for your personal and community commitments;
• Option to Purchase up to 15 additional annual leave days per annum;
• Novated Leasing: Flexible vehicle leasing options;
• Hybrid Working Policy: Balance work and life with our flexible approach;
• Social and Mental Well-being Initiatives: Programs to support your overall well-being;
• Training and Development Opportunities: Continuous growth and learning; and
• Additional incentives may be available dependent on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.

The Successful Candidate Will Enjoy Opportunities To Work In The Field From Time To Time, Contributing Directly To Impactful Projects. These May Include

• Hydroelectric facilities, dams, and reservoirs.
• Pipeline infrastructure.
• Transportation infrastructure.
• Mining infrastructure, including tailings disposal facilities.

This hands‑on involvement offers a chance to apply your expertise in dynamic environments and make a tangible difference across diverse sectors.

About Us

KCB Australia Pty Ltd (KCB) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, geoscience and environmental services globally. We offer a full range of services from our offices in Australia, Canada, USA, UK, Brazil and Peru. Read more about us here www.klohn.com.

We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. KCB is an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice recipient (2015-2024).

KCB is an award-winning multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. With teams across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe we collaborate globally to solve complex challenges.