Electrical Engineer

We are a highly Supportive company.

Kapitol is revolutionising the construction industry by embracing cutting-edge digital technology, driving innovation, and prioritising quality, safety, and workplace culture to create a future where construction is more productive, safe, and sustainable. Based in Melbourne, we're building to be Australia-wide with a diverse portfolio including commercial, education, industrial and residential projects.

Our team is an Authentic group of professionals.

As our sustained growth continues, we are looking for a proven and driven Electrical Engineer to join our team. You will be well versed with electrical building services engineering for commercial construction projects, and overseeing the delivery of design, installation, and commissioning. We are a fast-paced and growing company, looking for passionate people that thrive on success and take pride in the quality of their work. Creative, innovative thinkers with strong learning mindsets make up our existing team – and we set out to bring aboard the same.

You will embody an Inspirational approach to work.

What you’ll do:

• Operate as the internal subject matter expert for electrical engineering
• Identify, troubleshoot and rectify technical issues for internal and external stakeholders
• Drive compliance with design, authority and building code requirements
• Review project designs, drawings, specifications and delivery briefs
• Oversee design packages and support construction delivery
• Provide quality control and assurance
• Support witness testing and commissioning phase
• Comply with relevant green building / sustainability rating requirements
• Identify new technologies for improving operations
• Travel to and work from various construction project sites
• Work across multiple concurrent projects

What you’ll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering
• 6 to 10+ years’ relevant industry experience in building services engineering
• Prior experience on medium-to-large building services projects across a range of sectors
• Thorough understanding and practical knowledge of the NCC / BCA and relevant building services requirements
• Strong technical experience with electrical engineering and design management
• Ability to operate as an in-house subject matter expert for electrical engineering
• Sound construction knowledge and understanding of building / construction trades
• Well versed with quality and safety requirements on construction projects
• Exposure to pursuits as part of the bidding process
• Well-developed problem solving, collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills

We are Driven to offer you a great career and benefits.

• Top 5 in Best Places to Work 2022, 2023
• Agile, fast-tracked career development pathways
• Industry-specific, leading training and development
• 5-day week; site managers enjoy our “10 in 14” program
• Flexible working arrangement options and hours
• Paid Parental Leave, financial and practical support
• Expanding selection health/wellbeing initiatives
• And there is so much more for us to discuss with you!

Kapitol value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, life stages, cultures, faiths, sexual orientation, and genders.

Rarely does a new hire at Kapitol satisfy all our selection criteria; we would love to hear from those who feel they have potential to be great. Find out more about Kapitol Group on our website (kapitolgroup.com.au) – and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for regular updates.

Please be sure to apply directly as we will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies, nor any agency-represented candidates for this role. Kapitol will not be held responsible for any associated fees from recruitment agencies resulting from unsolicited introductions.