Overview
Clarke Energy is one of the fastest growing power generating companies in the South Pacific and specialises in gas engine power stations and combined heat and power technology.
This dynamic business with global reach and a local focus provides customer focused solutions ranging from the supply of reciprocating generators, through to turn-key installation of multi-engine power plants and works with customers across diverse sectors including mining, water, agriculture, oil and gas, various waste gas industries, and co/trigeneration for commercial buildings.
With significant growth and exciting national projects underway, we're expanding our engineering leadership team in Adelaide.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Senior Principal Electrical Engineer, this role sits at the core of Clarke's engineering capability.
You'll lead a multi-skilled electrical engineering team delivering EPC projects across high-voltage environments.
You'll be the bridge between hands-on engineering leadership and organisational excellence, while guiding technical delivery, mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, driving consistent design direction, supporting tenders, ensuring compliance and leading continuous improvement.
This role is office based in Adelaide due to the team leadership component, with occasional interstate and remote travel for design reviews, risk workshops, factory tests, site assessments and commissioning activities.
This role also presents a clear career pathway into a senior principal position.
About the Person
You're a highly capable and confident engineer who can operate comfortably at a technical, people, and organisational level.
You'll thrive here if you:
Speak the language of utilities, energy infrastructure, and large-scale power systems.
Enjoy leading teams with diverse cultural and technical backgrounds.
Have patience and pride in developing the next generation of engineers.
Are organised, credible, and commercially aware.
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.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Degree in Electrical Engineering (essential).
Chartered (CPEng) and RPEQ registered.
Demonstrated high voltage engineering experience.
Proven leadership experience - mentoring, coaching, and delegating confidently.
Strong communication and stakeholder management capability.
Familiarity with utility or energy generation environments.
Proficient across relevant software platforms.
Ability to travel interstate on a periodic basis.
Why Clarke Energy?
At Clarke Energy, we're committed to supporting our employees' health, wellbeing, and professional growth.
Our benefits include:
Health and wellbeing initiatives including Employee Assistance Program extended to family members
Barista on site daily, Monthly Friday BBQ's, quarterly off-site updates and socialising
Great company culture, enjoy a friendly and supportive atmosphere with an approachable leadership team and collaborative working environment.
Endless opportunities to advance your career and enhance your technical skills as the business expands.
Application Questions
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have as an electrical engineer?
Have you completed a qualification in electrical engineering?
Are you available to travel for this role when required?
Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
What's your expected annual base salary?
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