Senior Electrical Engineer, Project Delivery Focus (with Team Leadership Opportunity)

Melbourne, VIC
Permanent
Part-time

1 month ago

Job Category: EngineeringJob Description:At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.That's why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.Who are we looking for?A talented and client-focussed Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical and Automation team in Melbourne, which is part of our high performing Plant and Process group.You will bring a proven track record in water, energy and manufacturing projects, coupled with a genuine commitment to mentoring and developing team members. This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the professional growth of our people, and we are dedicated to supporting your advancement as both a technical expert and a leader.Through integrated design, GHD has become a respected leader; we aim to create designs that are both functional and practical, that challenge design parameters, and, most importantly, meet the needs of our clients and communities. Our integrated teams provide a breadth of services across the entire life cycle of projects.This role is primarily focused on winning and delivering high-impact water, energy and manufacturing multi-disciplinary projects across Victoria, with the opportunity to step into a team leadership role as part of your career progression.Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

Leading and collaborating on integrated multi-disciplinary projects through all phases, from tender preparation and design delivery through to construction support.
Mentoring and growth of team capability around technical delivery, project and client outcomes, and delivering high quality projects for our clients.
Leading the development and submission of proposals, contributing to resource allocation and acting as project manager or discipline lead for medium-sized projects.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, industry networks and internal stakeholders to grow revenue and deliver value to our clients.
Promoting an inclusive, supportive and collaborative working environment within the team.

What you will bring to the team:

Bachelor's degree (or higher) with 7+ years' relevant experience in electrical engineering on multidisciplinary industrial or water projects, ideally with Professional Engineering Registration in Victoria.
Demonstrated consulting mindset, including proactive stakeholder engagement, strategic problem-solving, project management skills and the ability to deliver tailored solutions for our clients.
Previous experience and a strong appetite to manage a team - are you able to develop and empower a high performing team?
Practical knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, such as AS/NZS 3000, switchboards and hazardous areas standards.
Understanding of motor control, PLCs, SCADA system and industrial networks is preferrable.
For the right candidate, we will consider a part-time appointment (minimum of 0.8 FTE).
Current Defence security clearance or be eligible to apply for clearance (read

for more information on eligibility).Interested? Apply by cob 26 August, 2025.Contact Linda Graham+61 3 8687 8846.GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.We are a veteran friendly employer or Veterans encouraged to apply.#LI-LG1About Us: Come together and make a meaningful impact.We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.Let's drive real change.Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.See where your commitment could take you.
That's the #PowerOfCommitmentWho we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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