Lead Electrical Power Systems Engineer (Brisbane City)

About the role
- Newly created role in our East Business Unit based in Brisbane CBD
- Flexible & dynamic team environment with salary and benefits to match
- Work on cutting edge engineering projects in oil & gas, mining and more Make a real impact. At Verbrec, you’ll work on projects across Australia, delivering creative solutions that power industries and communities. Verbrec is an ASX listed company (ASX: VBC) providing engineering and operations services across the entire asset lifecycle. What you’ll be doing
- Lead concept, FEED, and detailed design for LV/HV distribution systems: SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams, earthing layouts, cable schedules
- Engineer and specify equipment including LV/HV switchboards, MCCs, RMUs, switchyards (33/66/132 kV), UPS and battery systems, transformers, cables, lighting, surge protection
- Deliver power system studies and reports: load flow, short circuit, motor starting, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonics and power quality, dynamic studies
- Develop protection philosophies, relay settings files, and coordination curves; support FAT and SAT for protection and control schemes
- Perform earthing and lightning protection design, including touch and step voltage assessment
- Ensure compliance with relevant AS/NZS and IEC standards, and applicable legislation including Queensland electrical safety requirements
- Coordinate across disciplines and support construction, commissioning, energisation plans, RFIs, as‑builts, and handover documentation
- Contribute to proposals, value engineering, optioneering, and client engagement
- Mentor and supervise team members, support QA, peer reviews, and continuous improvement
- Produce datasheets, specifications, load lists, cable schedules, earthing and lightning layouts
- Develop study reports and design calculations (cable sizing, voltage drop, transformer sizing, short circuit, earthing, battery autonomy, heat rise considerations)
- Prepare technical bid evaluations, design review records, compliance matrices, commissioning support documentation What you’ll bring to the role
- Degree in Electrical Engineering
- IEPNG registration
- 15+ years’ industry experience, or recognised specialist capability in power systems, protection, and LV/HV design
- Strong working knowledge of Australian legislation, regulations, and standards
- CPEng preferred; RPEQ required if QLD based or delivering work for Queensland
- Proficiency with power system tools such as ETAP and SKM PTW
- Clear technical communication, confident stakeholder engagement, and the ability to lead and mentor a small team We are an inclusive workplace and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. 9 April 2026 Brisbane Queensland, Australia Full Time Engineering Electrical/Electronic Engineering #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rt8tx