Electrical Engineer

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 1500 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 on-site 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 Territorys warm climate and vibrant close-knit community

How to Apply

If youre an experienced Electrical Engineer looking to contribute to a high-profile long-term project wed love to hear from you.

Ready to apply click Apply Now to submit your resume.

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