Principal Electrical Engineer

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City of Moreton Bay is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Strathpine for a permanent full-time, on-site role with a nine-day fortnight, hybrid options, and a salary from $117,991 to $125,339 plus 12% super, plus a $5,000 RPEQ allowance and up to $800 pa for professional fees. You’ll lead electrical street lighting and ITS design, reviews and policy shaping for major projects such as the Next Generation Traffic Signals Controller. Key requirements include a Electrical Engineering degree, RPEQ or the ability to obtain within 12 months, and a current C class driver’s licence. Apply online with a resume that demonstrates relevant experience, optional cover letter, note a National Criminal History Check, and contact Careers for details.

The Details:

• Permanent Full Time | 9 day fortnight
• From $117,991pa up to $125,339pa + 12% super (level 7) + $5000pa RPEQ Allowance + annual reimbursement of up to $800pa to support professional fees to maintain and renew
• 72.5 hour fortnight
• Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
• Location: Strathpine

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Principal Electrical Engineer, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

As our Principal Electrical Engineer, you will provide expert engineering assessment and advice on planning, implementing and operating Council’s electrical and intelligent transport network to ensure it is well planned and operates safely both now and into the future to meet the needs of the community.

• Provide expert technical advice as it relates to Electrical (street lighting) and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) based on contemporary best practice transport design principles, relevant standards, guidelines and Council policies that is context sensitive and consistent. 
• Prepare and review detailed design briefs for both internal and external design services and ensure that design projects are delivered on time, within budget and are aligned to strategy
• Review and provide feedback on electrical engineering design plans to ensure compliance with relevant standards and guidelines, whilst being context sensitive and fit for purpose, and providing value for money for the community.

Some of the project types you might have the chance to work on: 

• Shape Australia’s newest City Council’s Street Lighting Policy and future Intelligent Transport System’s needs.
• Be a part of Council’s nation leading Next generation Traffic Signals Controller project – With significant growth in the region and increasing costs of construction to meet the required transport demands Council is embarking on a nation leading trial of new traffic signal controller technology and systems to improve the transport network.
• Develop innovative lighting solutions for Active Transport users and wildlife sensitive areas.
• Be a part of the of Council’s big budget major Road project teams such as Buchanan Road Upgrade, Old Gympie Road Corridor upgrade and Caboolture River Road upgrade.

 Position Description - Principal Electrical Engineer.pdf

About you

We’re seeking an engineering professional with comprehensive experience in electrical street lighting and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) engineering design, development, and review. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in quality management, value engineering, and hold RPEQ approval, ensuring excellence across all phases of project delivery.

You will be skilled in the preparation and presentation technical reports and proposals, building strong relationships across stakeholder groups both internal and external and prioritising workload across - tasks, meetings and conflicting timeframes. 

You will have degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent recognised by Engineers Australia. You will have Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) or ability to obtain within first 12 months of employment. You will hold a Current “C” Class Driver’s licence.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at [email protected]. 

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City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.