Building Automation Engineer

Want to bring ideas to life?

As an Engineer, you're likely familiar with Aurecon - an established leader in design, engineering, and advisory services. But what makes joining us the right next step for you? Every project we deliver shapes a better future - with sustainability, innovation and technical excellence at its core. Ultimately, it comes down to one question: What kind of world do you want to create for the next generation? The choices we make today shape tomorrow - for our communities to our planet. At Aurecon, you have the opportunity to make those choices matter.

How will your ideas contribute to shaping what's next?

As our new Building Automation Engineer, you will be a vital part of Aurecon's Buildings Technology team, helping to shape the future of sustainable, carbon-neutral design. You'll join a collaborative and supportive team that works closely together to achieve our clients' goals.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a technically complex environment, enjoys solving real-world problems, and is passionate about creating smarter, more efficient buildings through automation and control systems.

Here are the key things you will do to 'bring ideas to life':

• Lead the design, execution, testing, and commissioning of building automation and control systems.
• Prepare detailed designs incorporating DDC/BMS, PLC, SCADA, and DCS platforms to meet client and Australian Standards.
• Conduct technical reviews of contractor documentation, including network schematics, wiring diagrams, and functional descriptions.
• Support stakeholder engagement and contribute to the development of control system strategies and specifications.
• Prepare technical and fee proposals for tenders and project bids.
• Deliver onsite implementation and commissioning of control systems as required.
• Apply working knowledge of engineering legislation and standards to ensure compliance across all project phases.

How will your future be shaped by us?

Joining Aurecon means you'll be at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability. We've been ranked in the Top 5 sustainability leaders and Top 3 most innovative companies in professional services by the AFR. Our work has earned accolades like the One Consult Innovative Design Award and Consult Australia's Large Firm of the Year. We don't just claim to be inclusive and innovative - we've been independently recognized for our innovation culture, gender equality, and LGBTI+ inclusion. Our Reconciliation Action Plan, now in its fourth edition since 2014, reflects our long-term commitment to meaningful change.

As a multidisciplinary engineering and advisory consultancy, Aurecon offers a wide range of career pathways. Whether you're looking to deepen your technical expertise or explore new areas of the business, you'll have the opportunity to grow, evolve, and move across teams and disciplines throughout your career.

On a personal level, you'll benefit from:

• Flexible work hours, remote work, working holidays, part-time and job share options
• A learning program 100% personalized to you, including the Aurecon Design Academy - earning you a Graduate Certificate in Design Management from RMIT University
• Ongoing support through mentoring, learning pathways, and our Careers Hub
• Competitive paid parental leave and cultural public holiday swaps
• Wellbeing support programs and a competitive fitness package

What we're looking for:

• Degree qualified in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, ICT or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' post-graduate experience across all project phases - from concept design to site commissioning.
• Strong experience in DDC and PLC control design including various interfaces such as OPC UA, Modbus TCP/IP & RTU, MQTT, BACnet/IP & MSTP and project delivery.
• Applied knowledge of Australian Standards, particularly AS 1668 and AS 3000.
• Networking systems and associated components including physical/virtual servers, network switches (CISCO and MOXA), fibre networks, structured cabling, ethernet networks and network security.
• Experience with BMS and building services systems, including HVAC, electrical, and fire systems.
• Proficiency in design and specification writing, with strong documentation and communication skills.

Who is Aurecon?

Aurecon's strength has always been our people. It's our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to life. It's our people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet. Of course, you'll probably know lots of our award-winning projects. The new Allianz Stadium in Sydney? That was us. Tāmaki Regeneration in Auckland? That was us too. And the Tseung Kwan O Interchange in Hong Kong? You guessed it, us. So, when you join us, you'll be joining a community working together to tackle some of the world's most complex challenges.

Ready to bring ideas to life?

Then please apply. Remember, it's you and how you bring ideas to life which are important. Your background, unique needs and individuality will be valued. Visit our website to learn more at

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