Senior Electrical Engineer

Cell Engineering; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Wellness programs

Employee benefits ecosystem

Job summary

Cell Engineering in Newcastle is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead and coordinate electrical, control, and power system design across diverse industrial sectors. You will work with Principal Engineers and a national network, driving projects from concept through commissioning while developing talent and strengthening client relationships.

The role demands a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, 7+ years of experience, Chartered eligibility, and a collaborative leadership style.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering; eligible for Engineers Australia membership.
• 7+ years of experience in electrical systems design and project delivery.
• Chartered status (CPEng / NER / NSW Registration / RPEQ) or eligibility to attain registration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage engineering workgroups delivering electrical, control, and power system design solutions.
• Guide, mentor, and review the technical deliverables of Project Engineers and Graduate Engineers.
• Manage end-to-end project execution, including scope, schedules, budget management, WIP, and reporting.
• Lead the preparation of high-quality technical reports, specifications, and white papers from concept through to post-commissioning.
• Ensure all designs maintain 100% compliance with ISO 9001 quality systems, AS/NZS standards, and legislative requirements.
• Contribute to business development by identifying new market opportunities, maintaining client relationships, and supporting tender proposals.
• Drive continuous improvement across company engineering systems, safety culture, and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical design

Project delivery

Leadership

Client liaison

Budget management

Quality standards

Chartered eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical design software

Power systems analysis tools

Job description

Are you a self-sufficient Senior Electrical Engineer looking for a leadership role where you can drive technical excellence and help grow our presence? We are seeking an experienced engineer to join our Newcastle team to coordinate workgroups and deliver electrical control and power systems design across diverse industrial sectors.

Working closely with our Principal Engineers and national network, you will manage projects from concept through to commissioning support while developing engineering talent and building strong client partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage engineering workgroups delivering electrical, control, and power system design solutions.
• Guide, mentor, and review the technical deliverables of Project Engineers and Graduate Engineers.
• Manage end-to-end project execution, including scope, schedules, budget management, WIP, and reporting.
• Lead the preparation of high-quality technical reports, specifications, and white papers from concept through to post-commissioning.
• Ensure all designs maintain 100% compliance with ISO 9001 quality systems, AS/NZS standards, and legislative requirements.
• Contribute to business development by identifying new market opportunities, maintaining client relationships, and supporting tender proposals.
• Drive continuous improvement across company engineering systems, safety culture, and quality standards.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (eligible for Engineers Australia membership).
• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant industry experience in electrical systems design and project delivery.
• Advanced technical understanding of power systems, process control systems (PCS), and electrical software design packages.
• Proven capability in managing project financials, resource allocation, and delivering to target deadlines.
• Chartered status (CPEng / NER / NSW Registration / RPEQ) or eligibility to attain registration.
• Approachable leadership style with strong communication, interpersonal, and team-mentoring abilities.

Why Join Our Team?

• Work in an agile, flat-structure environment with direct access to senior leadership.
• Enjoy flexible hybrid work-from-home arrangements.
• Access our employee benefits ecosystem, lifestyle perks, and wellness programs.
• Join an established, ISO 9001 certified firm delivering innovative solutions for premier industrial and energy clients.