Electrical Engineer

at  Northrop Consulting Engineers

Engineering Building Services ACT Permanent / Full Time

22/1/2025

• Flexible Working | Industry Benchmarked Salary Package | Annual Salary Reviews
• Company culture that is respectful, inclusive and supportive
• Take the lead on innovative Multi-Disciplinary projects

THE CANDIDATE

Applications are sought from candidates with the following attributes:

• Proven experience working as an electrical engineering consultant in the Australian market.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering.
• Ideally CPEng certified or seeking to attain in the next 1-2 years.
• Client Excellence: Exemplary communication, problem solving mindset, design leadership, and the ability to influence at the design table.
• Multidisciplinary Expertise: A strong track record of operating effectively in multidisciplinary environments and driving a broad spectrum of outcomes.
• Relationship Building: The ability to maintain and nurture key client relationships.
• Work winning mentality: Demonstrated ability to consistently win work from key clients.
• Impact and Brand: The drive to make a difference, build a personal brand, and contribute to enhancing our organisational reputation.
• Experience of delivering projects across residential / health / education / commercial / industrial sectors.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD, Revit, PowerCAD, Agi32, Dialux.
• Knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and regulations (e.g. AS/NZS 3000, National Construction Code).
• Familiar with the applicable Australian and international standards for electrical installations.
• FPAS accreditation and working knowledge of Dry Fire systems is desirable.
• Experience working with Design and Building Practitioners Act desirable.
• Accountability to set goals and drive to their fulfilment.
• Familiar with financial management of projects internally is highly valued.

Our Electrical team based in Canberra require a motivated and passionate Electrical Engineer to join the team.
The role of the Electrical Engineer presents a significant opportunity to align with our aspirational market position by adopting an Integrated Design approach that delivers outcomes in people, performance, and resilience
With a strong pipeline of upcoming projects with new and existing clients, you will be leading projects whilst supported by a close-knit management team. You will be client facing, with the autonomy of leading projects from concept to construction and technical job delivery – with the support to help you succeed.

Operating with an appropriate level of autonomy to deliver technically challenging projects, key components of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Working closely with a diverse client base, responding efficiently to client’s needs, including attendance at meetings and inspections.
• Provide technical delivery of a wide range of electrical projects including commercial buildings, residential developments, fit-out, aged care and educational facilities.
• Assist with project costings, monitoring project performance and budget ensuring that key dates are met and projects remain within budget.
• Provide mentorship to our graduates and undergraduates.
• Contribute to technical development across the electrical section.
• Develop skills in business development including preparation of proposals.