Lead Engineer - South Brisbane/Gold Coast
BH-324761
Posted: 16/02/2026
- $160000 - $180000 per annum
- Australia Queensland Yatala
- Permanent
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Alternative & Renewable Energy
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Batteries
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Carbon Capture & Storage
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Energy from Waste / Biomass
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Mining
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Power Generation, T&D
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T&D
Lead Engineer – South Brisbane/Gold Coast
I am currently supporting an engineering consultancy who are delivering high-performance solutions across mining, power systems, and renewables. Independent and agile, the team is known for creative problem-solving, technical excellence, and a collaborative culture.
Job Description:
This role leads electrical engineering projects from concept through to commissioning. You will oversee design development and technical reviews while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities:
Click on the apply button or for more information, please email Chad Musselwhite on chad.musselwhite@nesfircroft.com
Please note:
My client has indicated they are not able to sponsor for this role; therefore, you must be a resident in Australia and have full working rights in Australia for this role.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
I am currently supporting an engineering consultancy who are delivering high-performance solutions across mining, power systems, and renewables. Independent and agile, the team is known for creative problem-solving, technical excellence, and a collaborative culture.
Job Description:
This role leads electrical engineering projects from concept through to commissioning. You will oversee design development and technical reviews while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and review electrical designs from feasibility to detailed engineering
- Participate in design reviews and safety workshops
- Play a leading part in site investigations and assessments
- Offer advice and mentor junior engineers, partaking in their professional development as and when necessary
- Develop, review, and advise, and even oversee commissioning works and test plans
- Work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders of all levels.
- Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) status
- Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) or equivalent
- 10+ years professional engineering experience in Australia
- Strong written and verbal communication and client-facing skills.
- Salary up to $180,000 + Superannuation
- Hybrid working arrangement (3-4 days in the office)
- Opportunity of a 9-day fortnight
- Real genuine influence on project direction and engineering quality.
Click on the apply button or for more information, please email Chad Musselwhite on chad.musselwhite@nesfircroft.com
Please note:
My client has indicated they are not able to sponsor for this role; therefore, you must be a resident in Australia and have full working rights in Australia for this role.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.