Overview Join AECOM in Sydney as a Principal Electrical Engineer - Primary Systems within the Transmission & Distribution team. This role focuses on developing HV/EHV substations, HV system specifications, and interfaces with other disciplines, with a strong emphasis on delivering quality project outcomes on time and on budget. You will contribute to business development and provide technical support as part of a cross disciplinary team and have the opportunity to work on a major transmission program with a key client. Responsibilities Our Energy Team in Sydney have created an exciting opportunity for a Principal, or Director Level Electrical Engineer - Primary Systems within our Transmission and Distribution team. The person appointed will be responsible to work with and across a strong Transmission and Distribution Team and to provide the appropriate business development, technical support, and deliver quality project outcomes on time and on budget delivery. This position requires you to be responsible for the development of the substation HV system, specifications, and interface with other disciplines on design issues across the substation configuration, equipment rating, and layout, earthing, insulation coordination, HV cables, and conduit designs. You will be given the unique opportunity to work with one of our key clients who are about to embark on an ambitious major transmission works program of a scale not seen in the Australian electricity sector in many decades. Qualifications The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. Have strong experience within a senior substation primary engineering position across HV/EHV substations design up to 500kV ideally. Project experience in NSW, Solar farm / Windfarm connection substation experience. OEPM experience on substation will be ideal. Ideally have experience in use of engineering software in the design, including fault level analysis, short circuit forces, cable current ratings, insulation coordination, lighting Lux, earthing, EMF, etc. Why you’ll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start finish times, part time, job sharing and hybrid work options. Up to 22 weeks parental leave, 2 weeks paid partner leave and up to 12 weeks paid alternative primary carer leave. Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better. Share purchase plans. Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Learn more about life at AECOM by visiting our careers pages. J-18808-Ljbffr