Senior Electrical Engineer (RPEQ)

Minecon Recruitment Pty; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Minecon Recruitment is partnering with an established electrical contractor to appoint a Senior Electrical Engineer (RPEQ) to lead in-house engineering and design capability. The role is hands-on, delivering electrical building services designs from concept to commissioning.

You will mentor a small team, ensure designs meet Australian Standards and the NCC, use PowerCAD and DIALux, and contribute to growing the in-house consultancy with external client projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering and current RPEQ registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver electrical building services designs from concept through to detailed design, construction support and commissioning.
• Undertake hands-on electrical design using PowerCAD, DIALux and other relevant design software.
• Design LV and MV power distribution, lighting, communications, standby power, UPS and associated electrical systems.
• Prepare and review calculations, specifications, drawings and technical documentation.
• Review, verify and certify electrical engineering designs in accordance with RPEQ requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to 1–2 engineers and designers.
• Work closely with project delivery teams, clients and other stakeholders to ensure designs are practical, compliant and buildable.
• Support the development of internal engineering processes, design standards and technical capabilities.
• Contribute to the growth of the business's in-house engineering consultancy.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Hands-on design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PowerCAD

DIALux

Job description

Minecon Recruitment is partnering with an established electrical contractor looking to appoint an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer (RPEQ) to play a key role in developing its in-house engineering and design capability.

This is an opportunity to join a business investing in the growth of its engineering division, with plans to establish a dedicated in-house design consultancy that will also provide services to external clients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering electrical building services designs while providing technical leadership to a small team of engineers.

Importantly, this is a hands‑on design position. We're looking for someone who enjoys the technical side of engineering, can confidently produce and verify designs, and wants to contribute to building a growing engineering function.

The Role

Lead and deliver electrical building services designs from concept through to detailed design, construction support and commissioning.

Undertake hands‑on electrical design using PowerCAD, DIALux and other relevant design software.

Design LV and MV power distribution, lighting, communications, standby power, UPS and associated electrical systems.

Prepare and review calculations, specifications, drawings and technical documentation.

Review, verify and certify electrical engineering designs in accordance with RPEQ requirements.

Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to 1–2 engineers and designers.

Work closely with project delivery teams, clients and other stakeholders to ensure designs are practical, compliant and buildable.

Support the development of internal engineering processes, design standards and technical capabilities.

Contribute to the growth of the business's in‑house engineering consultancy.

About You

Degree in Electrical Engineering and current RPEQ registration.

Approximately 8+ years' experience in electrical building services design.

Strong background working within an engineering consultancy.

Demonstrated hands‑on experience using PowerCAD and DIALux.

Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, the NCC and relevant electrical engineering requirements.

Experience reviewing and verifying designs and providing technical guidance to other engineers.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with clients, contractors and internal project teams.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to help establish and grow an in‑house electrical design consultancy.

A genuinely hands‑on technical role with influence over engineering standards and processes.

Initial leadership of a small team, with scope to grow as the division develops.

Exposure to diverse building services and electrical infrastructure projects.

Investment in structured training and professional development.

Employer-funded RPEQ registration and Engineers Australia membership.

Competitive remuneration aligned with experience.