Electrical Engineer

Req ID:  663805                    

Personnel Area: Transport for Brisbane

Branch: Engineering and Asset Management

Salary: The position attracts a competitive remuneration and benefits package dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Work type: Temporary full-time

Duration: Jan 2027    

Our Business

Transport for Brisbane (TfB) division operates and maintains one of the largest public transport fleets in Australia to deliver public transport services for the people living, working, and visiting the City of Brisbane. Through contracts with the State Government and private organisations we provide clean, convenient, and effective transport options on bus, CityCat, ferry, e-bike, e-scooter, and Brisbane Metro, our latest modern fleet of battery electric vehicles.

Our Branch

Engineering and Asset Management Branch is responsible for maintenance of bus fleet and charging infrastructure. The branch provides technical support for delivery of new electric bus depots, procures bus fleet, products, and services; and coordinates major projects and divisional ICT requirements.

Our newest responsibility is the management of electrical assets and infrastructure associated with Brisbane Metro.

The Role

The Electrical Engineer will provide electrical engineering support for operation and maintenance of electrical charging infrastructure for Brisbane Metro and the battery electric bus fleet.

You

You are an enthusiastic Electrical Engineer early in your career with a passion to work in the evolving industry of electric vehicle charging. You will have the envious opportunity to work on modern high voltage substations and high power DC vehicle chargers, along with industrial automation, SCADA and energy management systems.

You will be proactive emerging professional who will contribute to the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of essential electrical infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity within a forward-thinking organisation to build knowledge and experience in your profession.

In this role you will:

• provide technical support for the operation and maintenance of Metro and battery electric bus charging equipment and vehicle fleets
• use on-line tools to monitor and report on system performance
• support asset management and maintenance of electrical charging equipment
• support fault response and investigations
• liaise and collaborate with suppliers, contractors and other external stakeholders.

 To be successful you will have:

• willingness to learn and apply electrical engineering knowledge and analytical skills
• a fundamental understanding of electrical power systems or electronics
• knowledge of software programming tools and methods
• well-developed verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• well-developed organisational, coordination and time management skills.

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE 

How to apply:  Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and cover letter (of no more than one page) that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. 

 This role may require a Criminal History Check.

For more information:  Please contact John Hefez on 3178 3859 or john.hefez@brisbane.qld.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Sunday 2^nd March 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.