Senior Electrical Engineer - Aviation, Defence & Data Centres

Aurecon Group; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to shape the future of our Electrical team and lead major aviation, defence and data centre projects across Australia.

You will mentor engineers, guide design decisions, and build trusted client relationships while driving capability growth in a collaborative, outcomes‑driven environment.

This role offers a clear path to leadership with exposure to senior leaders and high‑impact programs across diverse sectors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in consulting engineering or major infra
• Proven track record leading electrical projects
• Strong client relationship & stakeholder management

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery on complex electrical projects
• Act as trusted advisor to clients & stakeholders
• Provide guidance, mentoring and oversight to engineers
• Drive project strategy, design decisions & quality outcomes
• Support bids, proposals & client engagement
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships
• Partner with leadership to grow the electrical team
• Shape team culture and technical excellence

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Technical advisory

Aviation & defence domains

Education

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Aurecon is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to shape the future of our Electrical team and lead major aviation, defence and data centre projects across Australia.

You will mentor engineers, guide design decisions, and build trusted client relationships while driving capability growth in a collaborative, outcomes‑driven environment.

This role offers a clear path to leadership with exposure to senior leaders and high‑impact programs across diverse sectors.