Senior Electrical Engineer - Solar & Renewables Design

Arcadis; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for Solar Renewables Design in Brisbane. You will lead the electrical engineering design packages from concept to detailed design and implementation, with a focus on LV and HV power systems, ensuring practical, compliant solutions.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage delivery performance, and support continuous improvement of design standards in projects across brownfield and new build environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Current RPEQ registration.
• Experience delivering electrical design for LV/HV power systems in heavy industry or related sectors.
• Experience leading electrical design teams and providing technical guidance.
• Strong understanding of design processes, reviews, client standards and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of electrical engineering design packages from concept through detailed design and implementation.
• Provide technical leadership for LV and HV power systems, ensuring practical and compliant designs.
• Act as trusted advisor to clients, offering clear technical guidance.
• Review, coordinate and oversee engineering deliverables, calculations, specifications and studies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions for operating assets and brownfield environments.
• Lead, mentor and develop electrical engineers, promoting technical excellence.
• Manage project performance, resources, budgets and delivery outcomes with focus on quality.
• Drive continuous improvement and support best-practice engineering standards across projects.

Skills

Electrical design

LV/HV systems

RPEQ

Client liaison

Technical leadership

Design governance

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer Solar Renewables Design – Brisbane, Australia

At Aurecon, we are engineering optimists who see the world differently. We ask what’s possible and turn ideas into impact. Here, you’ll bring your expertise to challenges that matter, alongside people who think boldly and are determined to make a difference.

What you’ll do

• Lead the delivery of electrical engineering design packages across a portfolio of projects, from concept through to detailed design and implementation.
• Provide technical leadership for LV and HV power systems, ensuring designs are practical, compliant and fit for purpose.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing clear technical guidance and practical solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Review, coordinate and oversee engineering deliverables, calculations, specifications, studies and technical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions for operating assets and brownfield environments.
• Lead, mentor and develop electrical engineers, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Manage project performance, resources, budgets and delivery outcomes while maintaining a strong focus on engineering quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support best‑practice engineering standards across projects and teams.

What you’ll bring

• Relevant engineering qualifications and experience delivering electrical engineering projects within oil & gas, resources, mining or heavy industrial infrastructure environments.
• Current RPEQ registration.
• Strong technical expertise in LV and HV electrical design, power distribution systems and industrial infrastructure.
• Experience leading electrical design teams and providing technical guidance across complex projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering design processes, technical reviews, client standards and project governance requirements.
• Proven ability to build trusted client relationships and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
• The ability to see the big picture, challenge assumptions and deliver practical solutions to complex problems.

How we support your growth

Engineering possibilities for your career means having room to shape what comes next. You bring your ambition and commitment to lifelong learning, and we provide the foundation and development to help you turn your aspirations into achievement.

The Aurecon Way guides how we think, act and work together, what we value and how we invest in our people. You’ll be part of a culture built on clear expectations, optimism and determination, where you can feel safe, included and empowered to speak openly, think boldly and deliver brilliantly.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities, people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

Equal opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity employer who are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible.