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Electrical Engineer - Industrial Automation | Brisbane QLD | Permanent Full-TimeWant to work on complex electrical design projects across multiple industries? Saunders International, a 70-year ASX-listed engineering company, is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our growing Brisbane team.We deliver major projects across energy, defence infrastructure, and resources sectors. This is your chance to lead electrical design on industrial automation projects that challenge you technically while working with a supportive team that values innovation and excellence.Why This Role Stands Out:Technical variety and challenge – Lead electrical design across control systems, load flow studies, arc flash analysis, earthing design, and AutoCAD deliverables for diverse industriesRPEQ opportunities – Supervise and sign off on electrical design work, with support to gain registration if you're working towards itCareer progression – Growing team with genuine mentoring opportunities and involvement from concept through to commissioning and client supportWhat You'll Be Doing:You'll be the go-to electrical expert – handling design deliverables including load flow studies, short circuit analysis, circuit breaker selectivity, arc flash studies, earthing design, device selection, IO lists, and BOMs. You'll draft and markup drawings in AutoCAD Electrical, develop internal standards, and ensure all work meets Australian Standards and client requirements.This isn't a desk-only role. You'll be involved in site inspections, FAT, SAT, fault finding, and working directly with clients on design decisions. You'll collaborate with Project Managers, Systems Engineers, and the sales team while mentoring junior engineers and leading technical discussions.What You Need (The Essentials):Degree in Engineering5+ years in industrial automation electrical design with proven delivery on large projectsRPEQ registration Experience with Siemens, Rockwell, or Schneider Electric control systemsTechnical leadership experience and enthusiasm for innovationAustralian driver's licence and full working rightsDesirable Skills:Lightning protection, HV protection, emergency lighting, or high-rise electrical designETAP, SKM Power Tools, or PowerCAD experienceWhat We Offer:Join a company built on Zero Harm, One Team, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity and Respect. You'll get competitive remuneration, career development opportunities, exposure to diverse projects, and a culture where your technical expertise is valued and your ideas are heard.Ready to Take the Lead?If you've got the qualifications, the RPEQ credentials and the drive to deliver quality electrical design, we want to hear from you. Click apply and upload your resume. (REF: 1270505)Australian citizens, permanent residents, or valid visa holders with full working rights only. AUD Brisbane 4000

Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer - Industrial Automation | Brisbane QLD | Permanent Full-Time

Want to work on complex electrical design projects across multiple industries? Saunders International, a 70-year ASX-listed engineering company, is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our growing Brisbane team.

We deliver major projects across energy, defence infrastructure, and resources sectors. This is your chance to lead electrical design on industrial automation projects that challenge you technically while working with a supportive team that values innovation and excellence.

Why This Role Stands Out:

  • Technical variety and challenge – Lead electrical design across control systems, load flow studies, arc flash analysis, earthing design, and AutoCAD deliverables for diverse industries
  • RPEQ opportunities – Supervise and sign off on electrical design work, with support to gain registration if you're working towards it
  • Career progression – Growing team with genuine mentoring opportunities and involvement from concept through to commissioning and client support

What You'll Be Doing:

You'll be the go-to electrical expert – handling design deliverables including load flow studies, short circuit analysis, circuit breaker selectivity, arc flash studies, earthing design, device selection, IO lists, and BOMs. You'll draft and markup drawings in AutoCAD Electrical, develop internal standards, and ensure all work meets Australian Standards and client requirements.

This isn't a desk-only role. You'll be involved in site inspections, FAT, SAT, fault finding, and working directly with clients on design decisions. You'll collaborate with Project Managers, Systems Engineers, and the sales team while mentoring junior engineers and leading technical discussions.

What You Need (The Essentials):

  • Degree in Engineering
  • 5+ years in industrial automation electrical design with proven delivery on large projects
  • RPEQ registration 
  • Experience with Siemens, Rockwell, or Schneider Electric control systems
  • Technical leadership experience and enthusiasm for innovation
  • Australian driver's licence and full working rights

Desirable Skills:

  • Lightning protection, HV protection, emergency lighting, or high-rise electrical design
  • ETAP, SKM Power Tools, or PowerCAD experience

What We Offer:

Join a company built on Zero Harm, One Team, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity and Respect. You'll get competitive remuneration, career development opportunities, exposure to diverse projects, and a culture where your technical expertise is valued and your ideas are heard.

Ready to Take the Lead?

If you've got the qualifications, the RPEQ credentials and the drive to deliver quality electrical design, we want to hear from you. Click apply and upload your resume. (REF: 1270505)

Australian citizens, permanent residents, or valid visa holders with full working rights only.