Branch Manager, Electrical Engineering Consultancy - QLD
Reporting to our client's Managing Director, this position is a new office start-up for a well established Electrical Engineering consultancy.
Scope
To lead, manage and coordinate the growth activities and operational resources of the multi-disciplined electrical engineering consultancy business which offers electrical engineering design, testing, supervisory and project management services for clients in the mining, minerals processing, oil and gas and utilities sectors.
Accountabilities
Overall branch productivity, profitability and project delivery.
Client relationship management
Overall Business Management and Business Development
Major project management
Engineering team establishment and building.
Advanced Engineering Design - Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls System
Ultimately responsible for quality and sign-off of all designs produced by the engineering resources within the company
Advanced and specialised System analysis and modelling, design calculations, computer simulations
Expert witness and specialised consultation services
Advisory services for plant operation, diagnosis, maintenance and repair of electrical plant.
Project feasibility studies and Project Budget / Cost estimation
Engineering resource professional development and training
Engineering resource selection and assessments
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Suitable candidate will have a level of Technical Authority across all disciplines (HV, LV & Controls), innovation and specialist sign-off.
It is expected they will have exposure to the following;
Electrical Systems including;
Power generation projects of various fuel types, configurations, ratings
Transmission and distribution systems – from low voltage up to 500kV and HVDC
Substations – all voltages, configurations and capacity
Resource projects in remote areas – globally




Major electrical plant selection and specifications – Transformers, Switchgear, Cables, Motors, etc.
Specialised services – e.g. expert witness duties, incident investigations, major breakdown of electrical plant / failure investigations, etc.
Control Systems / Automation
Equipment selection – PLC, DCS, SCADA platforms and standards
Control Philosophies, Functional Descriptions, system architecture, and control system and automation strategies.
Mining and Mineral processing Electrical Project Management
Feasibility studies – up to bankable level
Lead a large group of engineering resources to produce designs and project deliverables
Report on project costs, schedule, scope and quality
Client meetings and interfaces, including presentations, project marketing
OH&S; accountability for resources
Technical compliance and sign-offs
A seasoned business leader successful candidates will have strong c ommercial track record and proven business acumen. He or She will be comfortable troubleshooting with a high level of adaptability and familiar with problem solving. They will be highly motivated and confident in growing a buisness.
Well connected in the QLD mining and mineral processing industry, the successful candidate will have a solid client base and excel at developing clients and business.
Tasked with developing an engineering team, the suitable candidate will be comfortable with growing and leading a team.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering.
Advanced qualification – (MBA, Master of Engineering etc.) preferred.
CPEng membership of Engineers Australia.
Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ)
Why apply ?
Attractive compensation and benefits.
High growth business with solid industry credentials.
Stable and supportive management and senior engineering team.
Applicants are required to have full Australian work rights.
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📌 Branch Manager - Electrical Engineering - Queensland (Brisbane)
🏢 E.L Blue Pty
📍 Brisbane