Principal Electrical Engineer - Building Services
Role Description
We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Design & Engineering – Building Services team to meet the demands of our strong and growing pipeline of work. As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will lead and manage the electrical design delivery process across complex building projects and be accountable for delivering high quality design outcomes that meet the scope, budget, program and safety requirements of the project.
You will have a proactive client focused mindset, with a best‑for‑project approach to delivery. You will contribute to our team’s success in delivering projects across health, education (tertiary and secondary), research and transport‑oriented developments such as integrated stations and large‑scale precinct redevelopments.
Role Accountabilities
* Deliver and sign‑off on electrical design from feasibility study to practical completion for major projects, ensuring the highest level of sustainability, innovation and quality.
* Build and maintain strong client relationships, influencing decisions, and promoting Arcadis.
* Oversee resource allocation, collaborate with other design disciplines, and ensure the integrity of the overall design meets client expectations.
* Understand our clients' businesses and the industry to consolidate company and personal credibility.
* Lead by example in technical issues, problem‑solving, and fostering a culture of innovation within the team.
* Provide expertise, assist in technical decision‑making, and offer creative solutions to project challenges.
* Work seamlessly with all disciplines and architects, employing a multidisciplinary design thinking mindset to ensure comprehensive and integrated project solutions.
* Be proactive in mentoring the team, fostering their growth and development.
Qualifications & Experience
* Extensive experience within the buildings sector with a particular interest in the Health, Education, Research sector.
* Commitment to improving quality of life through sustainable and innovative design.
* Strong commercial skills in contracting, invoicing, debt management, and client management.
* Proven ability to build and maintain enduring client relationships, resulting in repeat work.
* Confidence in liaising with clients and contractors to achieve successful outcomes.
* Experience managing interdisciplinary design interfaces and projects collaboratively.
* Experience in communications and security.
* Engineering degree with Chartered status or equivalent professional accreditation.
Why Arcadis
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skill‑based approach, where you can leverage your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life, and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.
As an equal opportunity employer, we value and promote diversity at Arcadis and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Veterans and spouses are invited to apply.
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