The details:

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Principal Electrical Engineer, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

This is a new role to council so you will have the opportunity to make it your own. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing and executing electrical engineering projects. 

As our Principal Electrical Engineer you 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.

You will have the opportunity to; 

• 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
• contribute to technical input into the annual capital and operational works programs and assist in their review and update 
• prepare and review detailed design briefs for both internal and external design services and ensure that design projects are delivered on time, within budget and are aligned to strategy.

 PD - Principal Electrical Engineer.pdf

Some key projects you can be involved in will be; 

Old Gympie Road - https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/Projects/Roads/Old-Gympie-Road-Upgrade

Buchanan Road - https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/Projects/Roads/Buchanan-Road-Upgrade

Caboolture River Road - https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/Projects/Roads/Caboolture-River-Road

About you

Are you ready for an adventure in one of Australia's most dynamic and rapidly growing regions?

We are seeking an expert in the planning and design of electrical (street lighting) and ITS projects. You will have experience in electrical street lighting 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: 

• comprehensive experience in the management and coordination of electrical and ITS engineering design projects
• excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to understand and communicate with a wide variety of people with diverse and sometimes non-technical backgrounds 

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.  

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine offices have local parking on site and are close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.