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Senior/Principal Primary Systems Engineer

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Melbourne, Victoria
Senior level
Melbourne, Victoria
Senior level
The role involves designing substation primary systems, managing project execution, conducting site inspections, and providing technical expertise for transmission and distribution projects. The engineer will interface with clients and support junior engineers in developing high voltage systems designs.
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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

Due to a strong project pipeline, we are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Melbourne Energy Team as a Senior or Principal Primary Systems 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 Engineers within the team 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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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.


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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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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.

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