Senior Electrical Engineer: Lead Design & Growth

Capstone Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Recruitment in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team and lead building services electrical design with autonomy across a varied portfolio. You will work closely with senior engineers and business leaders who back new ideas and invest in your growth.

You will deliver high-quality electrical design across projects, mentor juniors, and contribute to client engagements, bids, and project delivery while advancing your leadership and technical depth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in electrical engineering, ideally in building services design.
• Australian-recognised engineering degree or relevant background.
• Registration/licensing such as CPEng, NER, RPEQ or QBCC Designer Licence.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, regulations and the National Construction Code.
• Proficiency in Revit and CAD.
• Sound engineering judgement and strong problem-solving skills.
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication.
• Experience across diverse project types and ability to independently manage your discipline scope.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and professional standards.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and building a well-rounded consulting skill set.
• Australian citizenship (preferred) or permanent residency.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical services design to a high technical standard across a range of sectors and project types.
• Manage your discipline scope through the full design lifecycle, from concept through to construction and practical completion.
• Lead and coordinate design teams, and supervise junior and graduate engineers.
• Carry out QA reviews of electrical deliverables in line with QA policy.
• Provide design certification and sign-off, including Form 15.
• Work directly with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Prepare fee proposals and contribute to project bids.
• Attend site inspections and project meetings, and prepare or review reports and technical documentation.
• Represent the business at industry events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Australian engineering degree

Tools

Revit

CAD

Job description

Capstone Recruitment in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team and lead building services electrical design with autonomy across a varied portfolio. You will work closely with senior engineers and business leaders who back new ideas and invest in your growth.

You will deliver high-quality electrical design across projects, mentor juniors, and contribute to client engagements, bids, and project delivery while advancing your leadership and technical depth.