Principal Electrical Engineer

About the role

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 an engine, through to turn-key installation of multi-engine power plants and works with customers across diverse sectors including mining, water, agriculture, oil and gas, manufacturing and cogeneration 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 manage a multi-skilled electrical engineering team delivering EPC projects across high-voltage environments including 11kV, 33kV and 66kV systems. 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, 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.