Primary Location: AU - Perth, WA – 58 Mounts Bay Road
Job Description
We are looking to engage an experienced Associate Director — Electrical Engineering to lead multi‐disciplinary delivery for mining and minerals processing projects, covering studies, FEED and EPC(M) execution.
Responsibilities
* Lead electrical engineering across project lifecycles (concept, PFS/FS, FEED, detailed design, construction support, commissioning) for mining, concentrators, materials handling and downstream processing.
* Own technical governance for MV/LV systems, including primary distribution, substations, MCCs, drives/VSDs, earthing & lightning, protection coordination, arc‐flash and load flow/short circuit/harmonic studies (e.g., ETAP/PowerFactory).
* Integrate electrical, controls, and digital solutions for crushers, mills, flotation, dewatering, conveyors, stockpiles, smelting/refining, tailings and water systems.
* Oversee specifications, single‐lines, protection schematics, cable sizing/routing, layouts, I/O lists, PLC/SCADA architecture, and functional descriptions aligned to client standards.
* Plan and manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and change; report performance and drive issue resolution with contractors and vendors.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
* 12+ years' experience delivering electrical engineering for heavy industry, ideally mining and minerals processing (both greenfield and brownfield).
* Proven leadership of multi‐disciplinary teams on study and execution phases with demonstrable project outcomes.
* Depth in MV/LV power systems design and analysis, protection, and motor control for large rotating equipment and balance‐of‐plant.
* Working knowledge of PLC/SCADA/DCS integration, industrial networks and interface with OEM packages.
* Strong command of relevant standards and safe‐by‐design principles; familiarity with arc‐flash and protection coordination best practice.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement, written and verbal communication, and commercial acumen.
Benefits
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of employees and their families, along with a robust global well‐being program.
EEO Statement
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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