Job Overview
Job Description:
An experienced engineering professional is sought after to lead complex projects in secondary systems. The role requires a strong consultancy background, technical leadership capabilities, and a client-focused mindset.
Responsibilities:
* Act as Project Lead and Technical Authority on secondary systems projects.
* Prepare, review, and sign off on detailed design drawings, protection reports, and relay configurations to meet Australian Standards and client requirements.
* Lead project teams, oversee timelines and budgets, and provide continued guidance and support to peer engineers.
* Serve as a client-facing contact, providing advice, maintaining strong relationships, and ensuring clear, professional communication.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across transmission, distribution, renewables, traction power, and other engineering disciplines to deliver innovative and technically outstanding solutions.
Qualifications:
* Degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar), with RPEV (or equivalent) or the ability to obtain.
* Extensive technical competency and leadership experience in secondary protection and control system projects.
* Proven experience in detailed design, preparation of protection reports, preparation of relay configurations, and review/sign-off of technical documentation.
* Strong understanding of transmission and distribution system protection and control in accordance with Australian Standards.
* Experience in Transmission Network Service Providers within Australia is highly coveted.
* Demonstrated experience in project leadership, client-facing roles, and consultancy environments, with excellent communication and relationship management skills.
Benefits:
* Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing, and hybrid work options.
* 26 weeks paid parental leave, 2 weeks paid partner leave and up to 12 weeks paid alternative primary carer leave.
* Continuous learning and growth – lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities.
About the Role:
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions.
AECOM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work.