Senior Secondary Engineer

If you're looking for a job that you enjoy and that keeps you passionate and productive, AECOM is the place to be." William Leong, Workgroup Manager Transmission + Distribution 

Come and grow with us. 

AECOM's Energy practice across Australia and New Zealand comprises approximately 250 experts, offering a broad range of services, including consulting, engineering design, energy procurement, and EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) for power, energy efficiency, and renewable energy clients. Our comprehensive understanding of the entire energy landscape - from generation and distribution to storage and demand-side management enables us to develop holistic strategies that enhance and modernise next-generation energy infrastructure.

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Due to a strong project pipeline, we are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Energy Team as Senior level Secondary Systems engineer based in Melbourne. This would suit an experienced Secondary Systems Engineer with prior experience in technical leadership on projects with strong knowledge of Australian Design Standards. You will be working on some major projects across both the transmission and distribution space.

How you'll make a difference:

• Take ownership of assigned project tasks, including preparing and reviewing detailed designs, verifying technical deliverables, and ensuring compliance with project requirements.

• Work closely with our multidisciplinary team of Engineers in a client-facing capacity, fostering positive relationships and contributing to collaborative problem-solving across projects in transmission, distribution, renewables, traction power, and the building services sector.

• Provide specialist input into the design and implementation of protection and control systems, ensuring alignment with Australian Standards and project specifications.

• Assist with the preparation of bids, tenders, and technical documentation to support business development opportunities.

The qualities that help you thrive:

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.  

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar) with RPEV (or equivalent) or eligibility to obtain.

• Demonstrated technical competency and project delivery experience in Secondary Systems, ideally with 8+ years of industry experience.

• Ability to work independently on protection and control projects, while maintaining effective collaboration with colleagues and clients.

• Proven experience in preparing detailed scope and specifications, delivering and reviewing designs, producing technical reports, and undertaking relay configurations.

• Strong knowledge of sub-transmission and distribution system protection and control, with a solid understanding of applicable Australian Standards.

Why you'll love working with us:

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options 
• 26 weeks paid parental leave, 2 weeks paid partner leave and up to 12 weeks paid alternative primary carer leave 
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year 
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of what's possible? 

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. 

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  

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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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at 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.