Principal Electrical Engineer
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As a result of significant project wins across the region and based on our growth strategy, AECOM’s Resources + Industrial (R+I) Team is looking for a passionate and highly driven Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer who is looking to further develop their career in leading power and energy projects. This role will enable us to continue to support our current external clients, whilst supporting new pursuits to further grow and sustain our team.
Typical types of engineering projects for our Industrial and Water customers involve high voltage and low voltage electrical distribution and reticulation systems as well as planning of electrical generation and distribution systems for open cut and underground mines.
Working with a high performing team, you will deliver projects for a diverse range of clients from Alcoa, South32 Worsley, Newmont, Goldfields and other industrial / infrastructure clients as well as Public Utility clients such as WA Water Corporation and others around Australia. As part of this role, you will deliver technical engineering deliverables as well as actively identify opportunities for developing new service offerings, and mentor and coach junior engineers.
We are seeking a future leader with an interest in succession and long-term growth in AECOM - an individual who is looking to be continually challenged and develop their career into a multitude of potential pathways within a global organisation. Working on a range of projects, this role will give you the opportunity to develop and shape your career, with opportunities to travel and be mobile, or opportunities to carve a career within our supportive Perth office.
How you’ll make a difference:
- Demonstrated experience in delivering Industrial / Infrastructure projects to a high standard, within budget and on time
- Demonstrated experience with working in multidisciplinary project teams
- Working knowledge of constructable designs as well as experience in operations and maintenance is desirable
- Passionate about developing yourself to be a future leader and initiator of our local strategy to grow the Industrial sector
- Enjoy working with people, with a passion to mentor and lead teams plus interact with customers
- 10+ years’ experience.
Your ability to mentor others, deliver on promise and building / maintain strong client relationships will be key to your success in this role.
Qualities that help you thrive
- Bachelor of Engineering (or equivalent)
- CPEng (desirable)
- Proven engineering / design experience within mining, local government or heavy industry sectors
- Exposure to the design and specification of industrial systems such as HV/LV distribution, controls and communications, safety systems and motor controls
- Proficient in producing engineering documentation such as technical specifications, datasheets, reports and scope of works.
Why you’ll love working with us:
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) recognises AECOM as taking a sophisticated, holistic approach to supporting women and men’s participation throughout our workplace.
We provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing.
- Flexible start and finish times, working from home, part time and job share options
- Paid parental and partner leave
- Purchased additional annual leave + salary packaging
- Wellbeing benefits eg. Vaccinations, health insurance discounts
- Employee stock purchase plans
- Professional and technical development opportunities.
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. 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.
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
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/.
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. 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.