Principal Utilities Engineer
Job No:
COG1658
Location:
Bundall
- Full Time | 9-day fortnight | 36 hours
- From $121,839 plus Superannuation
- Position Brief - Principal Utilities Engineer
About the role
This position is responsible for leading the planning, design, and delivery of complex and high-risk electrical infrastructure projects across the City. This senior technical role provides expert oversight to ensure engineering solutions are compliant, efficient, and strategically aligned with the City’s objectives.
The role will demonstrate deep technical proficiency in electrical engineering, combined with strong program leadership and risk management capabilities. This role requires the ability to navigate multi-phase project environments, engage with a broad range of stakeholders, and drive high performance outcomes. A focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement is essential to delivering infrastructure that supports the City’s long term operational and sustainability goals.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Arc Flash Investigation Program across the City’s electrical infrastructure, encompassing all low and high voltage switchboards and associated assets.
- Manage all program phases under the (portfolios, programme and project management) P3M framework, including planning, engineering analysis, and closeout.
- Provide technical leadership, ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards and high voltage requirements.
- Oversee stakeholder engagement, consultant coordination, and resolution of complex technical challenges.
- Maintain detailed schedules, budgets, and performance metrics to track delivery progress.
- Lead risk management, resource mobilisation, and technical quality assurance activities.
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering workflows and integrate arc flash risk assessments into long term asset planning.
- Proactively manage technical and operational risks (e.g. network isolation, data integrity, HV impacts) through sound engineering and risk management practices.
- Drive continuous improvement by streamlining engineering workflows, standardising HV/LV documentation, and embedding electrical hazard assessments into asset lifecycle planning and capital works.
We’re looking for people who have:
To be successful in this position, you will be a highly driven and experienced electrical engineering professional with a strong stakeholder focus, advanced problem-solving capabilities, and deep technical expertise. You will bring a proven track record in the design, operation, and management of HV/LV systems, protection schemes, and critical electrical infrastructure. You will lead the delivery of complex programs such as the Arc Flash Investigation Program, ensuring compliance, safety, and performance across the network. In addition, you will actively contribute to the development, standardisation, and continuous improvement of electrical engineering practices citywide.
- You will hold a Bachelor Degree of Electrical Engineering
- RPEQ – Area of Electrical Engineering (desirable)
- Significant experience in electrical design and project experience
- Drivers Licence Class C Unrestricted
- WHS Licence General Construction White Card (desirable)
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 26th April 2026/11:59pm AEDT
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.