Senior Electrical Designer - Resources + Industry

AECOMSouth Townsville, QLD, Australiafull timeSenior
ActiveVerified 30m ago

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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

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.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

How you’ll make a difference

We have a diverse growth opportunity for a Senior Electrical Designer to join our Resources + Industry team in Townsville.

You will contribute to the planning, modelling and documentation of electrical systems, ensure quality and compliance with relevant Australian standards, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver best-for-project outcomes. You will also support junior team members and help drive efficiency, innovation and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced designer who enjoys technical challenges, client interaction, and contributing to high-performing project teams.

You’ll be involved in all phases of project delivery and participate in some of the following:

  • Perform advanced electrical design and drafting using AutoCAD, MicroStation, ProjectWise and related design tools.
  • Develop concept designs with minimal supervision and ensure safety and innovation are embedded early.
  • Produce high-quality drawings, models and documentation aligned with AECOM’s workflows and quality standards.
  • Identify and resolve design clashes by collaborating with engineering and drafting partners.
  • Manage your own work scope, schedule and deliverables, including small project components.

This is an excellent opportunity to expand your capability within a high-performing, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

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.

In this diverse role, you’ll bring a number of skills and experience, such as:

  • Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar (required).
  • 5+ years’ experience in electrical design and drafting for mining, industrial or heavy-industry projects.
  • Strong understanding of Australian electrical standards and guidelines.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ProjectWise and MS Office.

Experience across areas such as materials handling, pump stations, mine services, ventilation, and fuel/oil infrastructure.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

  • Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
  • Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
  • Swap public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
  • 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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com 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.

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