Our client, a globally connected engineering and project delivery consultancy, is looking for an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to join their Brisbane team and help shape some of the region's most complex and rewarding projects.
Working across the metals, energy, and infrastructure sectors, you'll be part of a genuinely global team, drawing on international expertise while delivering outcomes that matter locally.
The business offers a great mix of projects, giving you real variety and scope to build a broad, interesting portfolio of work.
This is a role for an engineer who enjoys the technical challenge as much as the leadership one.
You'll take ownership of electrical engineering deliverables from concept through to commissioning, working alongside multidisciplinary teams to develop secure, practical, and high-quality solutions for clients.
Alongside the technical work, you'll guide project teams and mentor engineers, helping to build capability across the business.
Why this role stands out
A genuine mix of projects across metals, energy, and infrastructure, backed by the reach and technical depth of a global consultancy
Real ownership, leading deliverables end-to-end from concept through to commissioning, rather than just one slice of a project
A clear leadership track, mentoring and developing engineers while building your own profile as a senior technical leader
In this role, you will:
Take the lead on electrical engineering scope from early studies through to detailed design and project execution
Develop and review designs, specifications, reports,



and other technical documentation
Act as the go-to discipline expert, providing technical direction within multidisciplinary project teams
Contribute to capital cost estimates, engineering schedules, and broader project planning
Keep designs aligned with the relevant Australian and international standards, regulations, and internal procedures
Stay closely involved through procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover
Coach and develop engineers, building a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Champion strong QA/QC practices so every deliverable is safe, accurate, and fit for purpose
About you
You'll hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, ideally with a minimum of 15 years' experience as an electrical engineer, including experience gained within a consultancy environment.
You'll also bring experience delivering electrical engineering solutions across, engineering, mining, energy, or infrastructure environments, along with a track record of leading project teams and managing electrical engineering deliverables across the full project lifecycle.
Ideally, your experience is commensurate with CPEng status.
You bring a strong understanding of relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering best practice, along with the communication skills to build effective relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
Above all, you demonstrate a genuine commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
All enquiries are treated in strict confidence.
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📌 Lead Electrical Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 Capstone Recruitment
📍 Brisbane