Senior Power Systems Engineer

Pearson Carter Limited; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JobsTrackR is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to lead electrical design and power system studies for industrial, mining and utilities projects in Brisbane. You will combine office design work with hands-on site involvement and mentor junior engineers.

The role offers ownership of projects from concept to commissioning, rigorous design documentation, and collaboration with clients and contractors. Permanent position, Brisbane on site, with the opportunity to develop leadership skills

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in industrial power systems.
• Experience with design documentation, specifications, scopes of work and reports.
• Ability to manage small project teams and communicate with clients, suppliers, contractors and other engineering disciplines.
• RPEQ registration, or currently working towards it.
• Permanent working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs, drawings, specifications and technical reports that support safe, reliable and efficient power systems.
• Conduct investigations, studies and detailed power system analysis across industrial, mining and utility projects.
• Manage project schedules and budgets, lead small teams and collaborate directly with clients.
• Support site data collection, equipment configuration, testing, troubleshooting and commissioning.
• Contribute to proposals and quotations, while coaching and mentoring junior engineers.

Skills

Team leadership

Client communication

Power system analysis

Power systems design

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

PTW

Job description

Title

Senior Power Systems Engineer 140,000–160,000 Brisbane

Company

Join an established engineering consultancy delivering power and automation solutions across utilities, infrastructure and heavy industry. You’ll take projects from concept through commissioning, combining complex design work with practical site involvement and the opportunity to lead and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs, drawings, specifications and technical reports that support safe, reliable and efficient power systems.

• Conduct investigations, studies and detailed power system analysis across industrial, mining and utility projects.

• Manage project schedules and budgets, lead small teams and collaborate directly with clients.

• Support site data collection, equipment configuration, testing, troubleshooting and commissioning.

• Contribute to proposals and quotations, while coaching and mentoring junior engineers.

Experience

Essential

• A degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in industrial power systems.

• Strong experience preparing design documentation, specifications, scopes of work and technical reports.

• The ability to manage small project teams and communicate confidently with clients, suppliers, contractors and other engineering disciplines.

• RPEQ registration, or currently working towards it.

• Permanent working rights in Australia.

Desirable

• Five or more years of power system analysis and design experience.

• Strong knowledge of relevant Australian Standards.

• Significant experience using PTW and/or ETAP.

• Experience designing industrial HV networks, protection systems, earthing and lightning protection.

• Experience across heavy industries.

Salary

140,000–160,000 per annum, depending on experience.

You’ll join a permanent role offering varied technical projects, direct client exposure and opportunities to develop your leadership skills through project ownership and mentoring.

Location

Brisbane, Queensland — fully on site.

Your work will combine office-based engineering and design with hands‑on involvement at project sites.

Keywords

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