Senior Electrical Engineer

Why Work at Clarke

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Work-life flexibility

• Recognition and rewards

• Development and career opportunities

• A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job

Clarke Energy Australia is seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering team. Reporting to the Senior Principal Electrical Engineer, this role provides technical leadership across a broad range of power generation and energy infrastructure projects, while supporting the ongoing development of engineering standards, systems and people.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of electrical systems for complex turnkey projects, from concept development through to commissioning and final handover. You will work closely with clients, suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on budget and in accordance with contractual requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to influence project outcomes, mentor engineers, support business development activities and contribute to the continued growth and success of Clarke Energy's engineering capabilities.

• Lead and coordinate electrical design teams across multiple projects
• Deliver detailed electrical designs and engineering documentation for power generation and energy infrastructure projects
• Ensure electrical systems and designs meet project objectives, client requirements and relevant standards
• Establish, maintain and improve engineering standards, templates and design processes
• Support tender preparation, engineering estimates and proposal development activities
• Coordinate consulting engineers and specialist studies where required
• Liaise with clients to define project objectives and communicate technical requirements
• Manage procurement activities for electrical equipment and materials throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate suppliers and subcontractors to ensure project requirements are achieved
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, testing and handover activities
• Monitor project progress and provide regular reporting to stakeholders
• Support supplier evaluations, negotiations and contractor performance management
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across engineering systems and processes
• Mentor and support the professional development of engineers and technical staff
• Assist with recruitment and development of engineering resources
• Attend factory inspections and factory acceptance testing when required
• Support operation and maintenance documentation and ongoing asset performance requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor of Engineering qualification
• Demonstrated experience in electrical engineering within power generation, energy, mining, industrial or related sectors
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong understanding of electrical design, project delivery and engineering management processes
• Experience working across the full project lifecycle from concept design through commissioning
• Excellent report writing, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes and lead technical decision making
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel
• Experience with Microsoft Project and AutoCAD will be highly regarded
• Australian work authorisation is required at the time of application.

Why Clarke Energy

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering energy solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource - energy - that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today's world demands.

What we Offer

At Clarke Energy, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energise performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognising results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work-life flexibility
• Recognition and rewards
• Development and career opportunities
• A safe and inclusive workplace.

At Clarke Energy, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organisation’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone's responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

Apply Now

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and lead the delivery of innovative and resilient energy solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applicants must have valid working rights in Australia and be willing to complete a pre‑employment medical assessment and national police check.

About Us

Clarke proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Clarke at https://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are. In addition to the investment in your development, Clarke offers a comprehensive package with competitive salaries and a range of additional benefits.

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, promote equal opportunities in every aspect of our process.

Our Values

Curiosity – Seek, learn, share
Trust – Go farther together
Pace – Focus to go faster
Excellence – Find the win every day