Senior Electrical Engineer – Renewables Projects Lead

Octopus Group; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working arrangements

Volunteer leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Structured learning and development

Remote working options

Inclusive team culture

Leave purchase options

Mentoring and buddy program

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer Renewables Projects Lead in Brisbane to drive complex electrical engineering projects from concept to completion. You will partner with clients, lead design packages, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions that create lasting value.

You will mentor the next generation of engineers, drive performance, and contribute to the growth of our renewables capabilities, with flexible working arrangements and a strong

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering qualification with professional accreditation.
• RPEQ, CPEng, or RPEng accreditation.
• Extensive experience in electrical engineering systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to deliver complex electrical engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including instrumentation and control specialists.
• Lead technical design packages and provide trusted engineering advice for confident decisions.
• Shape innovative and resilient engineering solutions that create lasting value.
• Drive project performance through excellence, optimisation and continuous improvement, mentoring next generation of engineers.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Big-picture thinking

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification

RPEQ accreditation

CPEng accreditation

RPEng accreditation

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer Renewables Projects Lead

Brisbane, Full-time permanent.

At Aurecon, we are engineering optimists who see the world differently. We ask what’s possible and turn ideas into impact.

What you’ll do

• Partner with clients to deliver complex electrical engineering projects, providing expert technical guidance from concept to completion and help build the kind of relationships that lead to repeat work.


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including instrumentation and control specialists.


• Lead technical design packages and provide trusted engineering advice that enables confident decisions.


• Shape innovative and resilient engineering solutions that create lasting value.


• Drive project performance through excellence, optimisation and continuous improvement, mentoring next generation of engineers.

What you’ll bring

• Relevant engineering qualifications in Electrical Engineering, coupled with RPEQ, CPEng or RPEng accreditation and extensive experience in electrical engineering systems.


• A proven track record delivering practical, impactful outcomes across water, oil and gas, mining or other complex infrastructure projects.


• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.


• The ability to see the big picture, challenge assumptions and develop effective engineering solutions while balancing technical, operational and project requirements.


• A flexible and hands‑on approach, with the ability to undertake site visits as required to support successful project delivery.

How we support your growth

Engineering possibilities for your career means having room to shape what comes next. We provide the foundation and development to help you turn your aspirations into achievement.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

Ready to engineer possibilities?

We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part‑time or flexible working arrangements.

The Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and benefits.


• Ability to purchase additional leave.


• Volunteer leave.


• Employee Assistance Programme.


• Structured learning and development framework.


• Flexible working arrangements, including remote working options.


• An inclusive team culture.


• Paid Primary and Secondary Carer Leave Policy.


• Support structures: Employee Assistance Program, mentoring, buddy program.


• Opportunities to work on special interest projects.


• Opportunities to work across government, private and resource sectors.


• Opportunities to travel.


• Great cultural environment.


• Supportive leadership based on openness.