## About the Client
Our client is a leading engineering solutions provider delivering innovative and practical solutions across a diverse range of industries, including water and wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, and food and beverage.
With a team of highly experienced engineers, the business works closely with its clients to develop tailored solutions that enhance productivity, efficiency, reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness. The organisation prides itself on its client-focused approach and its ability to deliver practical engineering outcomes that create measurable value.
## About the Role
Due to continued growth across key industry sectors, our client is expanding its Brisbane team and is seeking an experienced **Senior Power Systems Engineer** to join the business on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of challenging and technically interesting projects, with involvement throughout the full project lifecycle from concept and design through to commissioning.
The role will involve a combination of office-based engineering and hands-on site work. Responsibilities will include design development, complex power system analysis, technical documentation and reporting, as well as direct engagement with clients. Site-based activities may include data collection, equipment configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
## Key Responsibilities
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Interpret client requirements and develop comprehensive engineering design documentation, drawings, scopes of work, risk assessments, equipment specifications, and supporting technical documentation.
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Undertake investigations, studies, and detailed analysis of industrial, mining, and utility power systems.
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Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful project outcomes.
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Work independently while also leading and coordinating small project teams.
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Support the preparation of technical proposals, tenders, and quotations.
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Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to junior engineers.
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Liaise effectively with clients, suppliers, contractors, and other project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
## About You
Our client is looking for a technically strong and experienced engineer who combines solid design capability with practical field experience and a collaborative, client-focused approach.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Demonstrated ability to communicate and build effective working relationships with clients, management, colleagues, multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and installation contractors.
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Experience leading and managing small engineering project teams.
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Proven capability in preparing engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, reports, scopes of work, and other technical deliverables.
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A degree qualification in Electrical Engineering, supported by extensive experience in industrial power systems.
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RPEQ registration or demonstrated progress towards achieving RPEQ.
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Ideally, at least 5 years of relevant experience in power system analysis and design.
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Full and unrestricted working rights in Australia.
## Desirable Experience & Skills
The following experience and technical capabilities will be highly regarded:
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Strong knowledge and practical application of relevant Australian Standards.
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Significant experience using power system analysis software such as **PTW and/or ETAP**.
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Experience designing industrial high-voltage (HV) networks and associated protection systems.
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Experience in the design of earthing and lightning protection systems.
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Strong client engagement, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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A practical, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work effectively across both engineering design and site-based environments.