At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-voltage primary and substation projects, mentoring engineers and ensuring project excellence.
- Company: Join AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting with a commitment to diversity.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, additional leave options, and a robust well-being program.
- Other info: Applications are reviewed continuously, so apply early for this exciting opportunity!
- Why this job: Make a real impact on energy infrastructure while growing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in substation design, strong communication skills, and a degree in electrical engineering.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 $ per year.
AECOM's Energy practice provides a wide range of services from consulting and engineering design to energy engineering, energy procurement and construction (EPC) for power, energy efficiency, and renewable energy clients. Our understanding of the big picture – and the interconnection between generation, distribution, storage, and the demand side of the meter – allows us to deliver holistic strategies that improve and modernise next generation energy infrastructure.
Everyone belongs at AECOM. We're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives.
Job Description:
- Lead as Principal Primary Engineer the design and delivery of high-voltage primary and substation projects, including providing technical mentoring and support across an established team of engineers and technical subject matter leaders.
- This role provides the scope to grow your career within an established Energy team, building on your extensive technical expertise in primary systems and substation design.
- You will be able to lead the delivery of projects from initiation to completion across technical, design, project delivery and supporting others development in the team.
- Play a key leadership role across engineering design, technical governance, and project execution.
- Responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and efficient substation infrastructure, while driving best practices and providing technical direction across multidisciplinary teams.
How you'll make a difference:
- Lead the development and review of primary system designs including layouts, equipment selection, earthing systems, and busbar configurations.
- Act as a subject matter expert for substation primary engineering within project teams to support project design and delivery excellence.
- Ensure technical verification tasks are completed, working within AECOM's technical standards and processes.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including protection, control, civil, and secondary systems engineers.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers to develop their technical and project abilities.
- Interface with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to ensure alignment with project requirements, working as a trusted advisor.
- Review and approve engineering deliverables such as drawings, specifications, and design reports.
- Support tendering, project planning, and cost estimation activities.
- Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards throughout project lifecycle.
- Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Experienced Primary Engineer with a track record across leading the design and delivery of primary and substation projects.
- Ability to work independently, leading the delivery of projects, working collaboratively in teams, with a project and client-first focus.
- Experience and exposure to working across different project types, site requirements, and geographies at utility scale will be an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience working with TransGrid/Powerlink substation design standards and specifications, across a variety of projects.
- Experience in substation primary design, preferably within the Australian transmission sector (from 7+ years' experience).
- Strong knowledge of high-voltage equipment including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, isolators, and reactive plant.
- Experience with substation layout design, insulation coordination, and earthing systems.
- Familiarity with relevant Australian standards (e.g., AS/NZS) and industry best practices.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) is highly desirable, supported by a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
Additional Information:
- Flexible work arrangements available, aligned with the market and client facing role requirements.
- Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
- Volunteer and representation leave.
- Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.
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