Associate Electrical Engineer

Associate Electrical Engineer

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

New

Building Services - Electrical

Asia Pacific Region

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Joining Arup

Arup's purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We are seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to join our team, where you'll get to focus on a wide range of MEP projects. In this role, you'll contribute to the design and delivery of electrical systems for various sectors, including commercial, healthcare, education, and transportation. As a key member of our team, you'll apply your expertise to create effective, sustainable solutions while collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

The Opportunity

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the design and delivery of electrical engineering solutions for major projects, including commercial buildings, hospitals, transport hubs, and more.
• Oversee the development of electrical system designs, including power distribution, lighting, building automation, and energy efficiency solutions, ensuring the highest standards of performance and sustainability.
• Serve as the key point of contact for clients, managing relationships and ensuring their vision is translated into innovative, practical, and sustainable engineering solutions.
• Lead and mentor a team of electrical engineers, providing guidance and support on complex technical challenges while fostering professional growth and development.
• Play a key role in business development, contributing to winning new projects and driving growth within the MEP space.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members, and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, with extensive experience in a consulting environment.
• Proven experience leading large-scale MEP projects, with strong knowledge of electrical engineering systems and their integration within broader building services.
• Strong technical expertise in power distribution, lighting, building management systems, and sustainable energy solutions for a variety of sectors.
• A track record of leadership in project delivery, client management, and team development.
• Proficiency in relevant design and modeling software, with an ability to oversee complex technical solutions and ensure delivery to the highest standards.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member's success so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities, and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia:

• Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.
• Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay, as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.
• Paid parental leave for the support carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer.
• Birthday leave.
• Annual leave loading.
• Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.
• International mobility opportunities.
• Insurances (life & income protection).
• Interest-free solar energy and bicycle loans.
• Novated car lease.
• Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity, and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss the next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.