Senior / Principal Electrical Engineers

6 days ago


Auckland City, New Zealand AECOM Full time

**Job Summary**

AECOM NZ’s Energy business is growing and expanding

As a **Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer** within our highly successful national Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team, you will be involved in the primary design of HV transmission and distribution projects throughout the Australia and NZ (ANZ) region.

Working within an engaging team of T&D experts in a supportive environment, you will contribute to the design of some of ANZ's critical electrical infrastructure that will ultimately improve the reliability and quality of supply to our communities.

Day to day tasks include:

- Concept and Detailed Design of HV substation primary systems, HV cable systems and earthing systems for NZ and Australian clients
- Site visits, inspections and testing as required (eg. soil resistivity testing)
- Drafting design reports
- Assisting with preparation of proposals
- Managing smaller projects or parts of larger projects
- Interfacing directly with clients on projects and new opportunities
- Providing technical expertise in accordance with project time, quality and cost objectives as agreed with Project Managers
- Compiling budget estimates and pricing schedules
- Opportunities for secondments to other parts of ANZ to AECOM, client or site offices

**Minimum Requirements**

You will have a solid grounding in primary electrical design and be able to demonstrate:

- 5 years minimum relevant experience in transmission and distribution substation design
- Knowledge of the Transmission and Distribution industry in New Zealand, design experience with NZ and/or Australian electrical utilities will be highly favoured
- Site experience/experience in projects being constructed and commissioned
- Experience in suitable software packages
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Self-motivated and keen to progress career

**Preferred Qualifications**
- University degree - BE Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent

**What We Offer**

We will give you 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.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.


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