Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What you'll do

As aSenior Electrical Engineerfor our team, delivering projects across mining and resources, oil and gas and water,based in Mackay or Brisbane, you'll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind.

• Build trusted relationships with coal mining and ports clients, acting as a key electrical engineering advisor and contributing to long-term partnerships and repeat business.
• Lead the design and delivery of LV electrical systems across a diverse range of industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Undertake power system modelling and studies (SKM PTW preferred) and provide trusted technical advice to project teams and clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues from other disciplines to deliver complete multi-disciplinary projects, with support from our global teams.
• Mentor and support emerging engineers, helping them build confidence, capability and technical expertise.
• Contribute to project planning, delivery and performance outcomes, with opportunities to step into project management responsibilities.
• Attend client sites from time to time and drive continuous improvement and best-practice standards.

What you'll bring

• Relevant qualifications in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• RPEQ registration or be working towards achieving registration.
• Strong LV electrical engineering experience, with power system modelling experience (SKM PTW preferred); MV/HV, instrumentation and control experience is a bonus.
• Extensive experience delivering electrical engineering projects across mining, resources or heavy industrial environments, ideally coal mining or ports.        
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to share knowledge and support others.
• Project delivery or project management experience, or an interest in further developing these skills.
• Ability to travel to site when required.

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

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.

Ready for your next adventure?

If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact WorkplaceAdjustment@aurecongroup.com.

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.