Quick overview
Job description
About the role
This is an opportunity to be part of something special. You’ll work on high-profile, technically challenging projects across Data Centres, Aviation, Defence, Transport Infrastructure and major Olympic developments that will shape the future of our cities.
We’re looking for an experienced engineer from Senior level through to Associate who wants to play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure where reliability, resilience and innovation are essential.
You’ll join a highly collaborative, well-established team with a strong pipeline of landmark projects and the backing of a global consultancy.
In this role, you will
- Lead project delivery across multiple concurrent projects, managing timelines, budgets and key deliverables
- Build strong client and stakeholder relationships to ensure successful outcomes
- Mentor and support junior engineers, contributing to the overall capability of the team
- Lead small to medium design projects and contribute to larger, complex programmes
- Drive technical excellence, efficiency and quality across all project work
Key responsibilities
- Lead design and delivery of electrical systems
- Collaborate with our HV Power and Energy team to develop detailed documentation
- Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams across civil, mechanical, ICT and architecture
- Ensure compliance with Australian Standards, client requirements and defence specifications
- Deliver complex electrical solutions for data centres including redundancy and resilience strategies
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously with a focus on quality and timely delivery
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Significant experience in building services consulting (typically 7+ years)
- Proven expertise in design and mission critical infrastructure
- Track record delivering large-scale projects across sectors such as Data Centres, Aviation, Defence or Transport
- Strong knowledge of power distribution, fault protection and energy efficiency
- Solid understanding of Australian Standards including AS/NZS 3000 and NCC
- Experience with BIM, Revit MEP or Navisworks is advantageous
- Strong communication, leadership and client engagement skills
Why apply
- Landmark projects – Work on nationally significant infrastructure and major Olympic developments
- Technical challenge – Complex, high voltage projects where your expertise truly matters
- Career progression – Clear pathway from Senior through to Associate Director
- Strong pipeline – Join a team with consistent, high-quality project flow across multiple sectors
- Collaborative culture – Supportive, experienced team with a focus on mentoring and development
- Global backing – Access to a 83,000-strong network of experts and world-class projects
- Competitive benefits package – Attractive salary, bonus potential and comprehensive employee benefits
- Flexibility and wellbeing – A workplace that genuinely supports work life balance
- Ownership opportunities – Employee Share Purchase Plan to invest in the company’s success
- Future-focused work – Be part of projects that shape cities, communities and critical infrastructure
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join a close-knit community of passionate professionals committed to making a positive impact locally and globally.
With us, you can.
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