Senior Electrical Engineer - Arc Flash & HV Projects Lead

City-of-Gold-Coast; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid/work from home options

Fitness facilities access (Fitness 350

Confidential counselling sessions

Nutritionist and financial advice

Job summary

The City of Gold Coast seeks a senior electrical engineering leader to plan, design and deliver complex electrical infrastructure projects. You will provide expert oversight to ensure compliant, efficient solutions aligned with City objectives and sustainability goals.

With deep technical proficiency and strong program leadership, you will navigate multi-phase projects, engage stakeholders, and drive high-performance outcomes while prioritising safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering is required.
• Certificate IV in Leadership and Management or equivalent knowledge.
• RPEQ – Area of Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Unrestricted C Class Drivers Licence is mandatory.
• White Card or willingness to obtain.
• Extensive demonstrated experience in electrical design and project delivery.
• Advanced problem-solving capabilities and risk awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the Arc Flash Investigation Program across the City's electrical infrastructure.
• Manage all program phases under P3M: planning, analysis, closeout.
• Provide technical leadership ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Oversee stakeholder engagement, consultant coordination, and resolve complex challenges.
• Maintain detailed schedules, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Lead risk management, resource mobilisation, and quality assurance.
• Drive continuous improvement by standardising HV/LV documentation and asset planning.

Skills

Extensive electrical design experience

Project delivery expertise

Advanced problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

RPEQ – Electrical Engineering

C Class Drivers Licence (Unrestricted)

White Card (General Construction Induction)

Job description

The City of Gold Coast seeks a senior electrical engineering leader to plan, design and deliver complex electrical infrastructure projects. You will provide expert oversight to ensure compliant, efficient solutions aligned with City objectives and sustainability goals.

With deep technical proficiency and strong program leadership, you will navigate multi-phase projects, engage stakeholders, and drive high-performance outcomes while prioritising safety and continuous improvement.