Vacancy Number

ER2091

Position Title

Principal Electrical Engineer

Employment Status

Permanent Full time

Department

Infrastructure Gold Coast

Location

Bundall

Award Classification

Stream A, Level 8

Salary

$133,554 - $177,940

Hours

40

Please Note. The salary range is $133,554 - $177,940 per annum plus superannuation and leave loading. The salary range is commensurate with working a 10-day fortnight and may include a negotiable attraction and retention payment of $27,433 that is determined based on your qualifications, skills and experience and is subject to annual reviews.

About your new role

This position is responsible for leading the planning, design, and delivery of complex and high-risk electrical infrastructure projects across the City. This senior technical role provides expert oversight to ensure engineering solutions are compliant, efficient, and strategically aligned with the City’s objectives.
The role will demonstrate deep technical proficiency in electrical engineering, combined with strong program leadership and risk management capabilities. This role requires the ability to navigate multi-phase project environments, engage with a broad range of stakeholders, and drive high performance outcomes. A focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement is essential to delivering infrastructure that supports the City’s long term operational and sustainability goals.

Key Role Responsibilities
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Arc Flash Investigation Program across the City’s electrical infrastructure, encompassing all low and high voltage switchboards and associated assets.
• Manage all program phases under the (portfolios, programme and project management) P3M framework, including planning, engineering analysis, and closeout.
• Provide technical leadership, ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards and high voltage requirements.
• Oversee stakeholder engagement, consultant coordination, and resolution of complex technical challenges.
• Maintain detailed schedules, budgets, and performance metrics to track delivery progress.
• Lead risk management, resource mobilisation, and technical quality assurance activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering workflows and integrate arc flash risk assessments into long term asset planning.
• Proactively manage technical and operational risks (e.g. network isolation, data integrity, HV impacts) through sound engineering and risk management practices.
• Drive continuous improvement by streamlining engineering workflows, standardising HV/LV documentation, and embedding electrical hazard assessments into asset lifecycle planning and capital works.

We're looking for people who have:

To be successful in this position, you will be a highly driven and experienced electrical engineering professional with a strong stakeholder focus, advanced problem-solving capabilities, and deep technical expertise. You will bring a proven track record in the design, operation, and management of HV/LV systems, protection schemes, and critical electrical infrastructure. You will lead the delivery of complex programs such as the Arc Flash Investigation Program, ensuring compliance, safety, and performance across the network. In addition, you will actively contribute to the development, standardisation, and continuous improvement of electrical engineering practices citywide.

• Bachelor Degree of Electrical Engineering
• RPEQ – Area of Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years' experience in electrical design and project experience
• Drivers Licence Class C Unrestricted
• General Construction White Card – desirable

Please refer to the Position Brief, via the paperclip icon, for more information about this role.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations

Personal and professional development courses

Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email [email protected]

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person

Ali Hamade

Contact

[email protected]

Closing Date

Sunday 10th August 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.