Lead 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 a Lead Electrical Engineer (I&C) for our Resources team in 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.  

What you’ll do

• Partner with clients to deliver complex electrical, instrumentation and control projects, providing expert technical guidance from concept to completion.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver high-quality project outcomes.

• Lead technical design packages and provide trusted engineering advice that enables confident, 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, instrumentation and control systems.

• A proven track record delivering practical, impactful outcomes across oil and gas, mining or water 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

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. They are the ones who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is our purpose. Bringing ideas to life. This is 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 [email protected].

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.