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AECOM Senior Primary Engineer in Melbourne, Australia
Company Description
We’re committed to the professional development of our people.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Leading the change toward a sustainable and equitable future
AECOM is a leading provider of engineering, environment and construction services, and is contributing its deep experience to help strategically plan, develop, design and construct energy infrastructure to not only meet future demands but to deliver sustainable legacies for our clients, community and our planet.
We look at our projects as part of the broader energy system and across the whole life cycle, from commissioning to decommissioning. We help our clients achieve the right balance across the spectrum of generation through renewable energy sources, solar, wind, stored energy, hydropower and fossil fuels; and alternative energy fuels including hydrogen and electrification.
We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Job Description
Due to a strong project pipeline, we are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Melbourne Energy Team as a Senior Primary Engineer. This presents an opportunity for an experienced primary systems engineer to work across both transmission and distribution projects.
What will a day in this role look like:
Be instrumental in concept and detailed design of substation primary systems and earthing systems for key clients across Australian and New Zealand.
Lead and oversee projects, including conducting site visits, inspections and writing design reports.
Interface with clients on existing projects and leverage future opportunities with senior members of the team by partaking in bids
Provide technical expertise in accordance with project time, quality and cost objectives.
You will support the Principal Engineers and develop design associated with HV systems including cable rating, earthing, lightning protection and insulation coordination studies
Qualifications
The 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.
What are we looking for from you?
University Degree – BE Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or equivalent) with RPEV or ability to obtain.
Ideally, 5 + years relevant experience in transmission and distribution primary substation design and/or utility grid connections.
Experience with industry standard software (CDEGs, CYMCAP, PSCAD etc.) with knowledge of Australian standards and codes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of being able to work cohesively in a team on large, multidisciplinary projects.
Join us and let’s get started.
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Additional Information
AECOM 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 AECOM
AECOM 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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You 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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10113386
Business Line: Energy
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ANZ
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd