Senior Electrical Design 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 Senior Electrical Design Engineer for our Mining & Resources team, based in Gladstone, you’ll contribute to projects and programs that support the future. You will 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.
You'll provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of mining and resources projects, contributing to the design, integration and delivery of instrumentation, control and communication systems that support critical infrastructure and industrial operations. You will:
Oversee the design and delivery of instrumentation, control, and communication systems across complex industrial projects.
Provide trusted technical guidance on I&C system architecture, integration, automation, and best-practice engineering solutions.
Partner with electrical, mechanical, process and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated project outcomes.
Support and mentor emerging engineers, fostering technical capability and knowledge sharing.
Contribute to successful project delivery by managing technical quality, schedules, budgets, and project risks.
Build and strengthen client relationships while identifying opportunities to support ongoing growth across our industrial portfolio.
What you’ll bring
Relevant Electrical Engineering qualifications in Electrical Engineering
RPEQ (Electrical) or ITEE equivalent
Significant experience in electrical engineering, with a strong focus on Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems within industrial environments.
Experience delivering design solutions across industrial, manufacturing, resources, energy, water, or process industries.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships.
A collaborative mindset and the ability to influence outcomes across multidisciplinary teams.
A practical, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to technical excellence.
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.
