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We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.\nWhat you’ll do\nYou will join Aurecon’s Energy team, where you will play an integral part in ‘bringing ideas to life’ for our network service provider, renewable energy developer and major infrastructure clients.\nLead Primary engineering packages across transmission substations, renewable energy connections, BESS and other major grid infrastructure, from concept and tender through detailed design. \nAct as a senior technical adviser, resolving complex design issues and leading technical discussions, workshops, reviews and verification with clients and project teams. \nUndertake or lead technical review and verification of Primary design packages in accordance with project, client and competency requirements. \nLead Primary engineering teams comprising local, interstate and global resources, while coordinating interfaces with secondary, civil, structural, lines and other disciplines. \nProvide technical direction and develop junior and intermediate Primary engineers towards greater responsibility. \nTake ownership of Primary engineering scope, programme, budgets, resourcing and forecasts, working closely with Project Managers and Design Managers to achieve successful project outcomes. \nSupport proposals and pursuits through scope, methodology, estimates, resourcing and programmes, and participate in tender interviews, presentations and early project discussions. \nBuild trusted relationships with network service providers, renewable/large load developers, contractors and other key clients. \nStay engaged in key design decisions and complex engineering matters while enabling others to deliver the detailed design. \nWhat you’ll bring\nA bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent recognised qualification. \nSignificant Primary engineering experience across high-voltage substations and transmission infrastructure, ideally including projects at 220-500 kV. \nStrong knowledge of Primary plant, layouts, clearances, conductor systems, equipment specifications and multidisciplinary interfaces, with the judgement to challenge assumptions and resolve complex design issues. \nExperience leading complex engineering packages through concept, tender and detailed design. \nStrong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with confidence leading client discussions and workshops across multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed teams. \nExperience managing scope, programme, budgets, resourcing and forecasts, and developing estimates, methodologies and technical inputs for proposals and tenders. \nDemonstrated ability to lead, mentor and develop engineers at different career stages. \nExperience with Australian network service providers, renewable energy developers or major infrastructure contractors is highly regarded. \nChartered status and relevant professional registration or demonstrated ability to obtain these within a reasonable timeframe. \nWhat success looks like\nSuccess means leading Primary engineering work packages on major projects, strengthening client relationships, maintaining technical quality and helping engineers across regions perform at their best.\nHow we support your growth\nYou’ll work on major projects with connected teams across Australia. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we offer the opportunity to shape delivery, develop others and make a real impact.\nWho we are\nWe are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here - to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.\nReady for your next adventure?\nIf this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact .\nOur hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. 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