Professional Electrical Engineer

Professional Electrical Engineer Full-time State/Province: New South Wales Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd Business Line: Transportation Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: AU - Sydney, NSW 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.

As an experienced Electrical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering complex electrical engineering projects across various sectors, including transportation, infrastructure, ports and maritime. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving the success of key projects, such as traction linewide systems, resignalling programs, SAT/TAP initiatives, and electrical infrastructure upgrades. You will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and integration of electrical systems that meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance. How you’ll make a difference Technical Leadership & Delivery: Lead complex electrical design and engineering activities, ensuring compliance with standards, safety regulations, and project objectives (time, cost, quality). Quality, Innovation & Expertise: Drive innovative engineering solutions while maintaining high-quality outputs, staying current with industry developments, and building recognised technical expertise. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Prepare professional reports and proposals, lead presentations, and engage effectively with clients, stakeholders, and industry bodies. Capability Building & Risk Awareness: Mentor team members, contribute to industry engagement, and proactively identify and manage environmental and project risks.

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. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s in electrical engineering (or related) with 5+ years’ experience in infrastructure projects; chartered/professional membership preferred. Project Delivery & Technical Skills: Proven ability to manage complex designs on large-scale transport or urban projects, with strong knowledge of power systems, traction, and Australian standards. Communication & Commercial Capability: Strong reporting, proposal writing, stakeholder engagement, and business development skills, supported by solid organizational and time management abilities. Collaboration, Growth & Performance: Effective team collaborator across regions, committed to continuous learning, quality delivery, meeting deadlines, and building strong client and internal relationships. Salary range: $89,000 - $95,000 AUD + Superannuation consummate with experience.

Why you’ll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing and hybrid work options Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Volunteer and representation leave Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other