Electrical Engineer

The details:

• Permanent Full Time
• From $112,372 pa up to $119,371 pa + 12% super + leave loading Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream A,) - Level 7 of EBA5
• 9 day fortnight
• 72.5 hour fortnight
• Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
• Location: Our Strathpine office has local parking on-site and is in close proximity to public transport networks.

Join us in the City of Moreton Bay, where innovation meets opportunity, and be a driving force in shaping the future of this thriving community and transport network.

Play a pivotal role in overseeing and executing electrical engineering projects that contribute to the region's growth and development.

About our opportunity

As our 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.

Your expertise will be integral to ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and innovation of electrical systems within the Transport Network context in projects that define the City of Moreton Bay.

In this role you will:

• provide expert technical advice as it relates to Electrical 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
• develop and update relevant Council policy and design standards for street lighting and ITS components
• analyse major network disruptions such as events and road closures to support intelligence-led decision making and road network operations
• certify electrical engineering designs
• work as technical expert with internal and external stakeholder

Known internally as Principal Electrical Engineer.

About you

We are seeking an expert in the planning and design of electrical and ITS projects. You will have experience in electrical and ITS engineering design development and review, quality management, value engineering and approval (as RPEQ). Bringing knowledge of contemporary best practice electrical and ITS design principles and relevant standards.

You will have:

• experience in the management and coordination of electrical and ITS engineering design projects
• high attention to detail and experience in preparing and presenting complex technical reports and proposals
• comprehensive relationship management skills with the ability to communicate complex technical information to a variety stakeholders.

You will hold Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent recognised by Engineers Australia and be a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) or ability to obtain within first 12 months of employment.

Position Description

Position Description - Principal Electrical Engineer.pdf

Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2,000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of nearing 500,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Free flu vaccinations every year.
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.
• Flexibility depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as work from home, part time, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

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

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