Senior Electrical Engineer: Lead Design & Projects

BSE General; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

WFH one day

Career development

Collaborative culture

Diverse projects

Professional development

Membership support

Wellbeing program

Brisbane CBD office

Team socials

Job summary

BSE in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer at associate level to lead electrical design and project teams from concept through construction. You will guide a close-knit multidisciplinary group, backed by BSE’s national practice.

Work spans commercial, residential, aged care and government sectors with projects like 450 Queen Street Redevelopment and Elysium Noosa Resort. This role offers mentoring, leadership and growth in a 100% Australian-owned firm.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in electrical engineering, ideally in Australian building services consulting.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams.
• Solid experience delivering electrical projects from concept through to construction completion.
• RPEQ registered or working towards.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems and Australian Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical systems for building services projects.
• Deliver detailed design and documentation for all electrical elements, including power, lighting, communications and security, to scope expectations.
• Be involved across all project phases, from tender preparation and design delivery through to construction support.
• Carry out design calculations and return briefs, working to project timelines and budgets.
• Engage directly with clients throughout the project lifecycle, including client and design meetings and site inspections.
• Take on project leadership responsibilities and contribute to multidisciplinary team coordination.
• Lead project teams, coordinating and reviewing the work of engineers and designers.
• Prepare technical documentation, specifications and reports.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and regulatory authorities.
• Make sure designs meet codes, standards, project and quality requirements.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, project teams and internal teams.
• Provide hands‑on mentoring and coaching to junior engineers and designers.
• Maintain and grow your technical knowledge in electrical engineering.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team coordination

Client liaison

Mentoring

Communication

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

RPEQ registration

Job description

BSE in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer at associate level to lead electrical design and project teams from concept through construction. You will guide a close-knit multidisciplinary group, backed by BSE’s national practice.

Work spans commercial, residential, aged care and government sectors with projects like 450 Queen Street Redevelopment and Elysium Noosa Resort. This role offers mentoring, leadership and growth in a 100% Australian-owned firm.