Senior Electrical Engineer

Alliance Automation; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development and training

Flexible working arrangements

20 days annual leave

Paid parental leave

Alliance Day for contribution

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Regular team and social events

Job summary

Alliance Automation is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design across industrial projects in Thornton, Newcastle. You will own electrical design outcomes, mentor engineers, and work with multi‑discipline teams to deliver practical solutions for clients.

You will engage with clients, coordinate with project teams, and ensure designs comply with Australian Standards and safety requirements while driving high-quality engineering outcomes and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum five years of relevant electrical engineering experience in heavy industry, mining, water, manufacturing, infrastructure, energy or related environment.
• Experience in design, construction, commissioning or maintenance of industrial electrical installations.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and Australian Standards.
• Experience developing and reviewing drawings, specifications and calculations.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems including power distribution, motor control and switchboards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and electrical design software such as PowerCAD or equivalent.
• Understanding of control systems, instrumentation, OT environments and industrial communications.
• Experience coordinating activities across multidisciplinary projects.
• Ability to build effective client, contractor and internal team relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability; safety, quality, and client outcomes-focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, review and delivery of electrical designs for industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to define scopes and practical engineering solutions.
• Prepare and review electrical drawings, schematics, arrangements and equipment schedules.
• Provide technical leadership through design, construction, testing and handover.
• Ensure deliverables meet Australian Standards and client specs.
• Coordinate technical activities with schedules, budgets and outcomes.
• Mentor graduate, junior and intermediate engineers.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Electrical drawings

Client engagement

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Safety & QA

AS/NZS standards

Power distribution

Motor control

OT/industrial comms

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

PowerCAD

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer | Thornton, Newcastle

Build Your Future with Alliance Automation

At Alliance Automation, we're helping shape the future of Australian industry through automation, digital innovation, electrical engineering and operational technology.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Thornton, Newcastle, working across technically challenging industrial projects and helping deliver practical engineering solutions for our clients.

This is a hands‑on senior role combining technical expertise with project delivery, client engagement and leadership. You'll take ownership of electrical design outcomes while working alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, project managers and technical specialists.

Whether you're leading a design, working through a complex technical challenge with a client or mentoring another engineer, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the projects you work on and the team around you.

The Opportunity

You'll work across the full project lifecycle, from understanding client requirements and developing concepts through detailed design, construction support, testing, commissioning and handover.

You'll remain technically hands‑on while taking greater ownership of engineering outcomes, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary project teams, mentoring developing engineers and contributing to the continued improvement of our electrical engineering capability. Your role will include:

• Leading the development, review and delivery of electrical engineering designs for industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Working directly with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements, define scopes and develop practical, fit‑for‑purpose engineering solutions.
• Preparing and reviewing electrical design documentation, including single‑line diagrams, schematics, general arrangements, equipment schedules, technical specifications, calculations and design reports.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance throughout design, construction, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Ensuring engineering deliverables meet relevant Australian Standards, legislative requirements, client specifications and Alliance Automation quality requirements.
• Coordinating technical deliverables in line with project schedules, budgets and agreed outcomes.
• Providing trusted engineering advice to clients, project teams, contractors, suppliers and site personnel.
• Contributing to design reviews, technical risk assessments, estimating, procurement and commissioning activities.
• Collaborating across electrical engineering, control systems, instrumentation, operational technology and project delivery teams.
• Mentoring and supporting graduate, junior and intermediate engineers in their technical and professional development.
• Building strong client relationships through sound technical advice, clear communication and consistent delivery.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of engineering standards, tools, systems and design processes.
• Promoting a strong culture of health, safety, environment and quality across all project activities.

What You’ll Bring

We're looking for an experienced electrical engineer who combines strong technical fundamentals with the ability to communicate well, solve problems and take ownership of engineering outcomes.

We’re looking for someone with:

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• At least five years of relevant electrical engineering experience within heavy industry, mining, water, manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, utilities or a related environment.
• Experience in the design, construction, commissioning or maintenance of industrial electrical installations.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, design methodologies and relevant Australian Standards.
• Experience developing and reviewing electrical drawings, specifications, calculations and other engineering deliverables.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems including power distribution, motor control, protection systems, switchboards and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and electrical design software such as PowerCAD or equivalent.
• An understanding of control systems, instrumentation, industrial communications and operational technology environments.
• Experience coordinating technical activities and engineering deliverables across multidisciplinary projects.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability, with the confidence to make sound technical decisions.
• A practical, accountable approach and a genuine commitment to safety, quality and delivering a good outcome for the client.

What We Offer

We recognise the contribution our people make and provide benefits that support your career, wellbeing and life outside work, including:

• Competitive salary package
• Professional development and training support
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid parental leave
• 20 days of annual leave
• Purchased additional leave options
• An additional Alliance Day to recognise your contribution
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Regular team and social events
• A collaborative and supportive working environment

Why Alliance Automation?

People are at the centre of everything we do.

We believe great engineering starts with great people. That's why we've created a culture where people are trusted to take ownership, encouraged to share their ideas and supported to keep developing throughout their careers.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to bring your experience to the table, influence technical outcomes and share your knowledge, while continuing to learn from specialists across electrical engineering, control systems, automation, instrumentation and operational technology.

You'll work alongside experienced engineers, designers, project managers and technical specialists to solve complex problems and deliver quality outcomes for our clients. With a diverse range of projects, disciplines and technologies, there's always an opportunity to broaden your experience, strengthen your technical capability and continue growing your career.

Our culture is underpinned by five values that guide how we work with our people, our clients and each other:

Care – We put people and safety first.

Collaboration – We work together to achieve more.

Integrity – We do what we say and always act ethically.

Impact – We deliver outcomes that matter.

Curiosity – We challenge ourselves to find better ways.

These values shape an environment where people support one another, take pride in the work they deliver and have the opportunity to build rewarding, long‑term careers.

Ready for Your Next Move?

If you’re an experienced Electrical Engineer looking for greater technical ownership, challenging project work and the opportunity to work with a highly capable multidisciplinary team, we’d like to hear from you.

Alliance Automation is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.