Principal Electrical Engineer (Adelaide)

Role Overview Reporting to the Senior Principal Electrical Engineer, this role sits at the core of Clarke’s engineering capability. The incumbent will manage a multi‑skilled electrical engineering team delivering EPC projects across high‑voltage environments (11kV, 33kV, and 66kV) and act as the bridge between hands‑on engineering leadership and organisational excellence. Key Responsibilities
- Lead a team of engineers and draftspersons across multiple concurrent projects.
- Ensure electrical design and documentation meet company, statutory and customer requirements.
- Support tender activity including scoping, estimating and stakeholder engagement.
- Mentor and support junior engineers, including coaching, goal setting and performance reviews.
- Oversee procurement, commissioning and supplier coordination.
- Drive engineering standards, templates and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and site‑based commissioning.
- Provide technical leadership through full project lifecycle from concept to handover.
- Support existing operating sites with maintenance investigations and engineering input. Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (essential).
- Chartered (CPEng) and RPEQ registered.
- Demonstrated high‑voltage engineering experience (11kV/33kV/66kV preferable).
- Proven leadership experience – mentoring, coaching and delegating confidently.
- Robust communication and stakeholder management capability.
- Familiarity with utility or energy generation environments.
- Proficient across relevant engineering software platforms.
- Ability to travel interstate on a periodic basis. Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Work‑life flexibility.
- Recognition and rewards.
- Development and career opportunities.
- Safe and inclusive workplace.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including Employee Assistance Program extended to family members.
- On‑site barista daily.
- Monthly Friday BBQs and quarterly off‑site updates.
- On‑site parking.
- 401(k) with Rehlko matching. EEO Statement Clarke is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local or other applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rgz3r