Electrical Engineer

Darwin the Opportunities

Job Description

About the Company

Our client is a nationally recognised engineering and services provider, delivering complex, business-critical infrastructure projects across Australia since 1968. With a workforce of over 1,500 professionals, they bring together engineering, project management and technical expertise to design, build and maintain essential systems across a wide range of industries.

Known for delivering projects safely, on time and to a high standard, they specialise in large-scale installations, integrated engineering solutions and ongoing maintenance services within complex and highly regulated environments.

The business is built on a strong foundation of technical excellence, innovation, integrity and people-first culture , with a focus on safety, quality outcomes and long-term client partnerships.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a long-term, secure defence project. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a significant program of work, contributing to critical infrastructure within a highly structured and professional environment.

This is a permanent position supporting a project with an initial duration of at least two years, commencing around June, with strong potential for ongoing engagement.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide end-to-end electrical engineering support across a major defence project
- Assist with project delivery through to completion, ensuring key milestones and timelines are met
- Collaborate closely with project stakeholders, engineers, and controls teams
- Deliver technical input, engineering oversight, and on-site problem-solving support
- Ensure compliance with Australian standards, defence requirements, and safety regulations
- Support documentation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities

About You

- Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering
- Proven experience delivering projects within Australia
- Demonstrated capability across:
- Project delivery and completion
- Engineering design and implementation




- Controls and related systems

- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a secure, in office environment
- Eligible to obtain Defence security clearance:

- Australian-born, or
- Australian citizen for a minimum of five years
- Ability to obtain and clear Police Clearance.

Highly Desirable

- Experience working on Defence or secure government projects
- Ability to operate autonomously while contributing to a broader project team

Why Join This Opportunity?

- Long-term, secure project with a reputable national engineering group
- Work on complex, high-profile infrastructure in a structured environment
- Stable full-time role with strong pipeline of future work
- Join a business known for technical excellence and collaborative project delivery
- Work within a collaborative team that values your expertise and encourages fresh thinking
- Build your future with a national business offering clear and long-term career pathways

Considering a Move to the Northern Territory?

This role is based onsite at a Defence facility in the Northern Territory, offering a unique lifestyle opportunity for those open to relocation at their own expense:

- Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with short commutes and no big-city congestion
- Access to world-class fishing, national parks and outdoor adventures right on your doorstep
- Experience the Territory’s warm climate and vibrant, close-knit community

Flex working options including: working from home, flexible hours to fit in your life, part-time, purchased leave and many more to suit your lifestyle ?

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Just imagine your future with us…

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