Principal Electrical Engineer - Secondary Systems

AECOM

  • Brisbane, QLD
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
Company Description"If you're looking for a job that you enjoy and that keeps you passionate and productive, AECOM is the place to be." William Leong, Workgroup Manager Transmission + DistributionCome grow with us.AECOM's Energy practice across Australia and New Zealand comprises approximately 250 experts, offering a broad range of services, including consulting, engineering design, energy procurement, and EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) for power, energy efficiency, and renewable energy clients. Our comprehensive understanding of the entire energy landscape - from generation and distribution to storage and demand-side management enables us to develop holistic strategies that enhance and modernise next-generation energy infrastructure.Everyone belongs at AECOM.We're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.Job DescriptionOur Energy Teams in Brisbane and Sydney have created an exciting opportunities for a Principal, or Director Level Electrical Engineer - Secondary Systems, to join our 'Transmission and Distribution' team.As a senior leader in our Transmission and Distribution group, you will provide the appropriate business development, technical support to deliver quality project outcomes on time and budget delivery.You will actively participate in and contribute to the winning, management, and delivery of moderate to large-scale projects whilst enhancing client and working relationships.How you'll make a difference:
  • Developing, encouraging and facilitating innovation in engineering solutions and work processes.
  • Providing technical engineering support on secondary systems and protection design projects.
  • Provide engineering design from concept through to detail including design reviews, specifications, report writing, calculations and relay configurations.
  • Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with Australian standards and sound engineering principles.
QualificationsThe following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.The qualities that help you thrive:
  • Strong experience in the Transmission Secondary and SCADA environment.
  • Design of HV transmission substations protection systems including Low Voltage Control and protection design.
  • Experience in sourcing, selection and integration of control systems hardware and associated cabling into substation design.
  • Excellent at managing internal and external client relationships.
Additional InformationWhy 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.
  • Annual professional membership cover.
  • Corporate health insurance discount, free annual flu vaccinations and skin checks.
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: , , , , - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!#Work180AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders - past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.About AECOMAECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.Freedom to Grow in a World of OpportunityYou will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

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