Senior Electrical Engineer (Industrial Projects)

📍 Brisbane, QLD | $165k–$187k + Super | Permanent Full-Time

About the Company

• Our client is a growing Brisbane-based engineering and technical services company delivering electrical and control systems projects across manufacturing, industrial refrigeration, fuel terminals, mining and general industry.
• Engineers work across the full project lifecycle — from concept and design through installation and commissioning, supported by an experienced in-house electrical trades team.
• Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of industrial projects.

About the Role

• This is a hands-on senior engineering role focused on industrial electrical design, automation integration and site commissioning.
• You will act as a technical lead on projects while working closely with technicians and site teams to deliver practical electrical and control solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design activities across industrial projects
• Prepare engineering documentation including drawings, schematics and work packs
• Ensure designs comply with Australian standards including AS3000
• Support integration of PLC and control systems
• Participate in site inspections, commissioning and troubleshooting
• Coordinate with technicians, electricians and clients during project delivery
• Mentor junior engineers and review technical work
• Assist with technical scoping, quoting and project planning

Additional Information 

• Employment type: Permanent, full-time
• Location: Brisbane, QLD
• Travel: Mostly local site visits with occasional regional travel
• Working rights: Full Australian working rights required (no visa sponsorship)

About You

• 6–10+ years experience in industrial electrical engineering
• Strong electrical design capability and documentation experience
• Hands-on commissioning or industrial site experience
• Familiar with AS3000 and Australian electrical standards
• Experience working with technicians and site teams
• Exposure to automation or control systems integration

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical or related discipline)
• RPEQ, CPEng, or working toward registration preferred
• Valid driver’s licence
• Full Australian working rights required

Nice to Have

• Experience in manufacturing, mining or industrial facilities
• Hazardous area exposure
• Exposure to PLC or SCADA systems
• Some experience with project estimation or scoping

What’s on Offer

• Salary $165k–$187k + super
• Diverse industrial engineering projects
• Exposure to full project lifecycle delivery
• Collaborative team with in-house trades and technicians
• Pathway toward technical leadership or engineering management