Joining Arup Arup's purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Cairns team, specialising in data center projects.
This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile developments across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, contributing to technically excellent and resilient electrical design solutions within a multidisciplinary consulting environment.
You will play a key role in the delivery of projects, working closely with clients, project leaders, and technical specialists, while continuing to develop your technical depth and project leadership capability.
The Opportunity Deliver electrical designs for data centre projects, including power distribution, lighting, earthing, and communications systems Undertake detailed design, coordination, and documentation in line with relevant standards and client requirements Support project leaders in managing scope, programme, quality, and technical risk Engage with clients and stakeholders, contributing to technical discussions and design development Apply innovative and sustainable design thinking to support reliable, productive, and future-ready data centre solutions Is this role right for you?
Recognised tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline Solid experience in electrical engineering within a consulting environment,



ideally with exposure to data centre or mission-critical facilities Strong technical capability in the design and delivery of complex electrical systems Experience working on multidisciplinary projects and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders Proficiency with industry-standard electrical engineering software and design tools What we offer you At Arup, we care about each member's success so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success.
As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities, and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy.
Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities.
Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia: Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.
Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay, as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.
Paid parental leave for the support carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer.
Birthday leave.
Annual leave loading.
Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.
International mobility opportunities.
Insurances (life

📌 Senior Electrical Engineer (Queensland)
🏢 Arup
📍 Queensland