Sydney, NSW, Australia Hybrid Employment

AECOM is hiring a Principal / Senior Electrical Engineer (Defence)

About the Role

About the Role

Role details below.

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 closely with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate electrical systems seamlessly 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.

Additional Information

  • Whilst our preference is for these roles to be based in Adelaide, the roles can also be based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane.
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AECOM
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering solutions in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. The company partners with public- and private-sector clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies through advisory, planning, design, engineering, and construction management. A Fortune 500 firm with $16.1 billion revenue in fiscal year 2025.
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Posted a month ago