: P05 Senior Electrical Engineer

Position: P05 Senior Electrical Engineer – 12 months contract

Location: Brisbane, with limited travel requirements (within Greater Brisbane)

Employment Type: Mon – Fri, 12 months, with potential extensions (Open to part-time for right candidate)

Pay Rate: $79 – $85/hr + super

Maxima Recruitment Services is currently seeking various highly motivated individuals as a Senior Electrical Engineer for one of our state government clients.

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer (PO5 RPEQ) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 6+ years of experience, be RPEQ certified and be capable of delivering projects with minimal supervision.
 
Responsibilities and Duties
 

  • Develop, review, and approve electrical design plans, ensuring compliance with Australian standards and best practices.
  • Conduct design assessments for switchboard layouts, electrical reticulation in vertical buildings, lighting (AS1680), and security systems (CCTV).
  • Engage with clients and stakeholders to discuss project requirements and provide technical guidance.
  • Identify and rectify poor designs, ensuring efficiency and compliance with industry standards.
  • Provide technical oversight and support for Energex/Ergon connection inquiries.
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams and external consultants to optimize design and project delivery.
  • Travel to client offices (e.g., DJAG/QPS in Brisbane CBD) as required. Occasional site visits within Greater Brisbane will be supported with a vehicle.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance project workflows and efficiency.

 
Essential Requirements

  • Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).
  • Minimum 6+ years of experience in electrical engineering and design.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, PowerCAD, and AGI32.
  • Strong knowledge of switchboard layouts, electrical building reticulation, lighting designs (AS1680), and CCTV systems.
  • Experience in general housing design and electrical planning.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and deliver results efficiently.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to review and correct poor designs.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with clients and stakeholders effectively.
  • Valid driver’s licence

Desirable:

  • A Construction White Card (not mandatory but beneficial).
  • Previous experience with Energex/Ergon connection processes.

 
Benefits of joining Maxima’s temporary recruitment services:

  • Access to subsidized health checks and flu shots.
  • Employment Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
  • Ongoing monitoring and support to ensure job satisfaction and performance excellence.

If you possess the skills, experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity or contact ‘Ritu’ at 0473 912 212!

At Maxima we are committed to supporting positively diverse and including workforces which value all backgrounds and experiences.  We encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, people from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, people of all gender identities and people living with a disability.

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