• Full Time | 9-day fortnight | 36 hours
• From $111,401 plus superannuation
• Position Brief - Senior Electrical Engineer- Arc Flash Program

About the team

Engineering Design Services – Electrical, Mechanical & Water delivers safe, reliable, and high-quality engineering solutions aligned with the City of Gold Coast’s infrastructure goals and High-Performance Principles. Our multidisciplinary teams embed safety and wellbeing in every stage of design, focus on strong community outcomes and long-term sustainability, and drive excellence through technical quality and innovation. Through collaboration, accountability, and a strong commitment to value and compliance, we provide cost-effective, future-ready solutions and act as the City’s trusted internal service provider in building a safe, resilient, and sustainable Gold Coast. 

About the role 

Under the guidance of the Principal Electrical Engineer, we are seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team. 

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Lead and undertake detailed power system studies including arc flash assessments, load flow analysis, short circuit studies, and protection coordination for Council-owned electrical assets.
• Develop, maintain, and verify electronic power system models using approved analysis and design software such as PowerCAD and SKM PowerTools, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and compliance with relevant standards.
• Conduct technical reviews and verification of power system analysis outputs prepared by internal staff or external consultants, providing senior technical assurance and certifying specialist support where required.
• Undertake direct electrical site investigations, including inspection of switchboards, substations, protection devices, and distribution systems, to validate installed conditions against system models and documentation.
• Assess existing low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) electrical systems to determine arc flash risk levels, equipment suitability, and compliance with applicable Australian Standards, legislation, and City policies.
• Provide expert technical advice on arc flash mitigation strategies, including system configuration changes, protection settings, equipment upgrades, labelling requirements, and safe work practices.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the City’s Arc Flash Program, including technical standards, procedures, templates, and governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with asset owners, operations, maintenance teams, and project managers to integrate arc flash outcomes into asset management, capital works, and operational planning.
• Review electrical design documentation and studies prepared by external consultants to ensure alignment with power system analysis outcomes, safety-in-design principles, and RPEQ obligations.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and auditable technical reports, calculations, and recommendations suitable for regulatory, operational, and executive stakeholders.

We’re looking for people who have: 

You are a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer with strong experience in power system analysis and a passion for improving electrical safety across complex infrastructure environments. You bring proven capability in conducting and reviewing arc flash assessments, developing accurate electronic power system models, and translating technical analysis into practical, risk-based outcomes.

You have hands-on experience using power system analysis and design tools such as PowerCAD and SKM PowerTools, and you are comfortable validating models through direct electrical site investigations of low and high voltage installations. You understand how electrical systems operate in the real world and can confidently bridge the gap between installed assets, design documentation, and analytical studies.

You are detail-oriented, safety-focused, and confident operating in an RPEQ environment, providing sound engineering judgement and technical assurance. You communicate complex technical concepts clearly to a wide range of stakeholders and work collaboratively with asset owners, operations, maintenance teams, and project managers to deliver compliant, practical, and sustainable outcomes.

You take ownership of your work, apply strong professional ethics, and are motivated to contribute to the continuous improvement of the City’s Arc Flash Program and broader electrical engineering practices.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

        • Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering and RPEQ (Electrical) or eligibility
        • Demonstrated experience in arc flash studies and power system analysis
        • Proficiency in power system modelling using PowerCAD and/or SKM PowerTools
        • Hands-on experience conducting electrical site investigations (LV and HV)
        • Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, safety-in-design, and electrical risk management
        • Ability to provide clear technical advice and assurance to a range of stakeholders

Please refer to the Position Brief, via the paperclip icon, for more information about this role. 

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future 

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.  

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:   

• 9-day fortnight  
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations  
• Personal and professional development courses 
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport  
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member 
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year 

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.  

How to apply
To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.

Contact Person    Tiffen Roberts  

Contact Email       troberts2@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Closing Date         Sunday 22nd March 2026 at 11:59 pm   

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.  

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.