Lead Electrical Engineer (Water)

Lead Electrical Engineer (Water)

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

As a Lead Electrical Engineer for our Industrial EI&C team based in Brisbane, you’ll take on mining, resources and oil and gas projects, with a particular focus on our growing water portfolio.

You will help shape solutions for our clients and communities and work across disciplines, test ideas and find better ways to solve complex engineering problems. You will:

• Partner with clients to deliver complex electrical engineering projects, providing expert technical guidance from concept to completion and help build the kind of relationships that lead to repeat work.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including our instrumentation and control specialists, to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver high-quality project outcomes.

• Lead technical design packages and provide trusted engineering advice that enables confident and informed decisions.

• Shape innovative and resilient engineering solutions that create lasting value for clients and communities.

• Drive project performance through engineering excellence, optimisation and continuous improvement, while mentoring the next generation of engineers.

What you’ll bring

• Relevant engineering qualifications in Electrical Engineering, coupled with RPEQ, CPEng or RPEng accreditation and extensive experience in electrical engineering systems.
• A proven track record delivering practical, impactful outcomes across water, oil and gas, mining or other complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, including technical reporting, client relationship management and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• The ability to see the big picture, challenge assumptions and develop effective engineering solutions while balancing technical, operational and project requirements.
• A flexible and hands-on approach, with the ability to undertake site visits as required to support successful project delivery.

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.

Ready to engineer possibilities?

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 interested in your thinking and experience, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.