Senior Primary Design Engineer

We are recruiting a Senior Primary Design Engineer based in Brisbane for our client, who operate in the transmission & distribution industry.

Reporting into the engineering leadership team, this role suits someone with substantial hands-on design experience who can confidently lead technical work packages from concept through to construction. It offers exposure to a variety of projects, the chance to mentor junior engineers, and involvement in shaping design standards and processes across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver primary design packages, including equipment selection, layout design, and technical specifications
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, calculations, and design documentation in accordance with relevant standards and codes
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for design outputs produced by design teams and external consultants
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and internal project teams to understand design requirements and constraints
• Conduct site assessments and inspections to inform and validate design solutions
• Support tendering and estimating processes through the development of scope, cost estimates, and technical input
• Coordinate with secondary systems, civil, structural, and other disciplines to ensure integrated design outcomes
• Ensure designs comply with applicable regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to graduate and junior engineers

Experience

• Extensive experience in primary electrical design within the utilities, infrastructure, or industrial sector
• Demonstrated experience leading design packages on medium to large-scale projects
• Strong working knowledge of relevant industry standards, codes, and regulatory frameworks
• Experience using industry-standard design and drafting software
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities across multiple concurrent projects
• Experience liaising directly with clients and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.