Overview
Company: AECOM. Our global portfolio covers the design of iconic and award-winning buildings and landscapes, from strategic planning through to project realization. We focus on digital capabilities and innovations to bring consistency and efficiency to scalable work across sectors including social infrastructure, transit, technology and logistics, and commercial and corporate real estate, while promoting long-term health and wellbeing for all. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Role
Our national Building Engineering team is looking for technically strong Electrical Engineers to join the team. You will be involved primarily in defence projects, with the opportunity to support design across other sectors including health, sports infrastructure, education, data centres and aviation projects. The roles are ideally based in Adelaide, with options to be based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane.
Responsibilities
* Lead the design and delivery of sophisticated electrical engineering solutions across health, defence, transport, data centres, sports facilities and other complex building projects, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
* Act as the senior technical authority on major projects, providing expert review, guidance, and oversight of electrical design, installation strategies, and system integration.
* Oversee multiple electrical projects concurrently, balancing technical rigor, program delivery, and client expectations to achieve successful outcomes.
* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate electrical systems into broader building services, offering technical insight on lighting, power distribution, fire and life safety, and low-voltage systems.
* Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical excellence, innovative thinking, and professional development across the team.
Qualifications
* Ideally, 9+ years' experience in Electrical Engineering, gained within a Building Services consultancy, senior contracting role, or government department, with proven expertise in delivering technically complex projects across diverse sectors.
* Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and RPEV/RPEQ registration preferred.
* Demonstrated ability to lead multiple technical projects simultaneously, applying advanced electrical design expertise to ensure quality and innovation.
* Deep knowledge of Australian Standards, building codes, and electrical systems, with strong capability to provide technical leadership and mentor engineers and clients alike.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a genuine passion for mentoring and developing engineers at earlier career stages.
* Previous Defence experience is strongly preferred, with nuclear industry experience highly regarded.
Please note: Australian Citizenship is required due to the nature of the projects; previous or current defence clearance is highly regarded.
Additional Information
* Flexible work arrangements, including alternate start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid options.
* Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
* Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.
* Continuous learning and growth, including lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, and global career opportunities.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services across the project lifecycle—from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. We are a Fortune 500 company committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and environmental, social and governance priorities. More .
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected. If you require adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
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