Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer

RSGx; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RSGx Engineering seeks an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to lead building services and infrastructure electrical design for major rail and energy projects across NSW and Victoria. You will focus on electrical layouts, equipment accommodation and detailed design documentation within constrained sites and coordinated models.

You will review designs for accuracy, coordinate with architecture, structural and mechanical teams, and ensure compliance with Australian standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in electrical layout design for building services.
• Knowledge of AS/NZS 3000 and Australian standards.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical building services for infrastructure projects including power distribution and lighting.
• Prepare detailed drawings, one-line diagrams, schedules and technical reports.
• Coordinate electrical designs with architecture, structure and MEP disciplines.
• Support site inspections and ensure design intent is maintained.

Skills

Electrical layout design

Equipment accommodation

Coordination across disciplines

Australian standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

PowerCAD

Job description

20th October, 2026

Who we are

RSGx Engineering is an innovative, multidisciplinary design consultancy delivering integrated mechanical and electrical engineering solutions across Australia. We partner with clients across the transport infrastructure, oil and gas, resources and minerals, mission critical, renewables, transmission and distribution, and water sectors in Australia.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Senior / Principal / Lead Electrical Engineers with a strong experience in delivering electrical building services and infrastructure design, particularly in electrical layouts, equipment accommodation arrangements and detailed design documentation, including the spatial and multidisciplinary coordination of electrical systems within building and infrastructure environments on major rail and energy projects across Victoria and NSW.

Additional scope, responsibilities and experience may include:

• Design and develop electrical building services solutions across power distribution, lighting, essential services, communications, standby power, renewable energy and other specialist electrical systems.
• Prepare and review electrical design documentation, including drawings, single-line diagrams, schedules, specifications, calculations and technical reports.
• Review and update design documentation to ensure designs are accurate, coordinated and fit for purpose.
• Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, structural, mechanical, hydraulic, fire and other disciplines to deliver integrated and buildable design solutions.
• Identify and resolve design, coordination and constructability issues throughout the design and delivery process.
• Conduct site inspections and assessments to verify existing conditions, support design development and ensure design intent is maintained through delivery.
• Provide technical support and guidance to project teams, clients, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with relevant Australian Standards, regulatory requirements, project specifications and industry best practice.

About You

You are an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with a strong building services foundation and demonstrated experience working on complex infrastructure projects, particularly within Tier 1 or Tier 2 consulting, engineering or design environment.

You bring experience in electrical layout design and equipment accommodation, with an understanding of how electrical systems and equipment need to be arranged, coordinated and integrated within constrained infrastructure environments, including.

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical.
• Proficiency in design software such as Revit, AutoCAD and/or PowerCAD.
• Sound knowledge of Australian electrical standards and regulations.
• Experience and sound working knowledge of AS/NZS 3000.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of high-impact infrastructure projects that will elevate your career.
• Work alongside high-performing professionals in a collaborative environment that values technical excellence and innovation.
• Join a rapidly growing business where career development and new opportunities grow alongside the organisation.
• Enjoy a range of employee benefits, including discounted insurance and savings across utilities, as well as cashback offers and other perks.

Propel Your Career Forward

Join a team that prioritises stability, growth and support while giving you the opportunity to work on some of Australia's most significant infrastructure projects.