Senior Electrical Engineer: Lead Projects & Mentor Team

Lucid Consulting Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Consulting Australia is seeking a senior Electrical professional to lead autonomous projects from concept through construction. You will deliver high-quality electrical engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio, mentor junior staff, and influence project strategy while collaborating with shareholders and senior leaders who support new ideas.

The role emphasizes defining career growth, commercial leadership, and technical excellence within an employee-owned consultancy, offering

Qualifications

• Australian-recognised engineering degree is required.
• National/regional registrations such as CPEng, NER, RPEQ, or QBCC Designer Licence preferred.
• Strong problem-solving ability and engineering judgement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency preferred.
• Experience with Australian Standards, regulations, and the NCC.
• Experience using engineering modelling software, including Revit.
• Diverse project experience across multiple sectors.
• Ability to manage discipline-specific scope and lead projects end-to-end.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical excellence in Electrical Services design.
• Manage projects across the full design lifecycle through to construction and practical completion.
• Conduct QA reviews of electrical deliverables in line with QA policy.
• Provide certification of design, including Form 15 sign-off.
• Interface confidently with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Prepare fee proposals and contribute to project bids.
• Lead and coordinate design teams, guiding junior and graduate engineers.
• Train and supervise graduate engineers assisting with projects.
• Attend site inspections, project meetings, and industry events as a Lucid representative.
• Prepare, review, and contribute to reports, minutes, and technical documentation.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Autonomy

Education

Australian-recognised engineering degree

Tools

Revit

Job description

Lucid Consulting Australia is seeking a senior Electrical professional to lead autonomous projects from concept through construction. You will deliver high-quality electrical engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio, mentor junior staff, and influence project strategy while collaborating with shareholders and senior leaders who support new ideas.

The role emphasizes defining career growth, commercial leadership, and technical excellence within an employee-owned consultancy, offering