Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services)
Lead design and delivery of complex electrical engineering solutions for building projects
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this senior position, the engineer will design and deliver sophisticated electrical solutions, act as the senior technical authority on major projects, oversee multiple concurrent projects, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate lighting, power distribution, fire and life safety, and low‑voltage systems. The role also includes mentoring junior and mid‑level engineers to foster technical excellence and innovation. • Lead design and delivery of complex electrical engineering solutions across health, defence, transport, data centres and sports facilities. • Serve as senior technical authority, providing expert review, guidance and oversight of electrical design and system integration. • Manage multiple electrical projects concurrently, ensuring technical rigor, program delivery and client satisfaction. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electrical systems, including lighting, power distribution, fire and life safety, and low‑voltage. • Mentor and develop junior and mid‑level engineers, fostering technical excellence and innovative thinking.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸electrical design
- ▸system integration
- ▸project management
- ▸multidisciplinary coordination
- ▸technical authority
- ▸engineer mentoring
What You Bring
The national Building Engineering team is seeking a technically strong Principal Electrical Engineer to lead a variety of building services projects across health, defence, transport, data centres, sports facilities and other complex environments, with the role available in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane. Ideal candidates have at least 12 years of experience in electrical engineering within a building services consultancy, senior contracting role or government department, and possess deep knowledge of Australian Standards and building codes. Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and RPEV/RPEQ registration are preferred, as are strong communication skills, a passion for mentoring, and Australian citizenship with defence clearance. • Minimum 12 years of electrical engineering experience in building services consultancy, senior contracting or government roles. • Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and RPEV/RPEQ registration preferred. • Deep knowledge of Australian Standards, building codes and electrical systems. • Excellent communication, interpersonal and mentoring abilities. • Australian citizenship and defence clearance preferred.
Requirements
- ▸12 years
- ▸cpeng
- ▸rpev
- ▸australian standards
- ▸communication
- ▸citizenship
Benefits
AECOM offers flexible work arrangements—including hybrid, alternative start/finish times, part‑time, and job‑sharing—along with the option to purchase up to six weeks of additional leave, flexible public holidays, and continuous learning opportunities such as lunch‑and‑learn sessions, professional development courses, paid study leave and global career pathways. The company welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides accommodations for those requiring adjustments during the hiring process. • Flexible work options: hybrid, alternative start/finish times, part‑time, and job‑sharing. • Purchase up to six weeks of additional annual leave and swap public holidays for preferred dates. • Continuous learning: lunch‑and‑learns, professional development courses, five days paid study leave, global career opportunities. • Inclusive hiring practices with accommodations for disabilities, health, mental health and neurodiversity.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time