Senior Electrical Engineer

West Recruitment Consulting; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An electrical engineering consultancy based in Newcastle is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team. The role offers a diverse range of projects in the power and energy sector, allowing for specialization in areas like HV design and power system studies. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience, coupled with excellent communication skills. This position promises a collaborative environment and supports professional growth within the organization, making it a great opportunity to advance your career in Newcastle.

Qualifications

• Experienced electrical engineer in the power and energy sector.
• Strong background in HV design, substations, and power studies.
• Knowledge of Australian standards and utility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Join a technically strong team working on diverse power engineering projects.
• Focus on HV design, power system studies, and technical leadership.
• Engage with clients, conduct design reviews, and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Strong experience in power engineering specialisations (HV design, substations, power studies, protection)

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Our client is a respected electrical engineering consultancy delivering specialist services across the power and energy sector. With a strong and diverse project pipeline, the business is involved in distribution networks, renewable energy and data centre connections, industrial power generation and major infrastructure upgrades

Based in Newcastle and Melbourne, our client is known for its technical depth, flexible approach to project delivery, and a culture that supports professional growth. The team values expertise and understands that great engineers come with different strengths, where roles are shaped around capability, not forced into rigid boxes.

About Your New Role:

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will join a technically strong team working across a broad range of power engineering projects. Given the diversity of work, this role can be tailored to suit your area of specialisation while still offering exposure to adjacent disciplines if desired.

Depending on your background, the role may focus on:

• HV design including substations, overhead lines, and underground networks
• Power system studies such as load flow, fault level, protection coordination, and arc flash
• Protection system design, settings, and commissioning support
• Technical leadership on complex projects from concept through to delivery
• Client engagement, design reviews, and mentoring of junior engineers

Our client offers the flexibility to shape the role around your skillset, whether you are a deep technical specialist or a well-rounded power engineer seeking variety.

About You:

You are an experienced electrical engineer with a strong background in the power and energy sector and a passion for delivering high-quality technical outcomes. You value collaboration, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to work in an environment that recognises and leverages your strengths.

You will ideally bring:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering
• Strong experience in one or more power engineering specialisations (HV design, substations, OH lines, power studies, or protection)
• Knowledge of Australian standards and utility requirements
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a team-focused culture
• Excellent communication skills and a practical, solutions-driven approach

This is an opportunity to step into a senior role where your expertise shapes the position, while enjoying the lifestyle and career benefits of being based in Newcastle.