Senior Electrical Engineer - Building Services

GHD; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Building Services) to lead design and delivery of complex building projects across Northern Australia, based in Cairns or Mackay. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, drive from concept to completion, and mentor engineers to deliver high‑quality, sustainable solutions.

Excellent knowledge of electrical standards, codes and renewable energy practices, with strong communication and client‑facing skills to prepare proposals, reports, and

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience as an Electrical Engineer in Building Services
• RPEQ or recognized registration (CPEng/RPEV) required
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, PowerCAD and lighting/tools
• Strong technical report writing and cost reporting skills

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for building projects across Northern Australia.
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues to deliver sustainable solutions.
• Prepare proposals, reports and cost estimates.
• Drive projects from concept to completion with quality and safety.
• Mentor junior engineers and grow technical capability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client liaison

Stakeholder liaison

Technical report writing

Mentorship

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

PowerCAD

AGi32/DIALux

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

Senior, results‑driven Electrical Engineer to lead impactful projects across Northern Australia. Must be based in Cairns or Mackay, although strong candidates from other Northern Australia locations are welcome. The role will work closely with the Team Leader, Building Services, providing technical expertise, design, documentation, and project management for a diverse range of infrastructure, buildings, water, transport, defence, mining and other projects.

Mandatory responsibilities:

• Lead innovative electrical design for diverse building projects that make a real difference in Northern Australia’s communities.
• Collaborate with passionate colleagues and clients to deliver sustainable, future‑ready solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and client liaison, acting as a trusted advisor and preparing proposals, reports, and cost estimates.
• Drive project success from concept to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Mentor and inspire junior engineers, helping shape the next generation of technical leaders.

Required qualifications and experience:

• At least 6 years’ experience as an Electrical Engineer in the Building Services environment, ideally with a consultancy background.
• Must be a Registered Professional Engineer in Queensland (RPEQ) or have a mutually recognised registration such as CPEng or RPEV.
• Deep knowledge of electrical standards, codes, regulations, and renewable energy solutions, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, PowerCAD, AGi32/DIALux and Microsoft Office.
• Expertise in technical report writing, fee proposals, cost reporting and stakeholder liaison, including local authorities and utilities.
• Strong communication and technical leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
• Outstanding client service skills, with genuine enthusiasm for building relationships and driving business growth by delivering exceptional support and solutions to our clients.

This permanent role is available on a full‑time or part‑time basis and offers excellent career development opportunities in a supportive and inclusive environment.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.