Electrical Engineer

AECOM

Electrical Engineer designing building services electrical systems at AECOM. Collaborating on high-profile projects in various sectors with a focus on technical excellence and sustainability.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeRemote • Perth • 🇦🇺 AustraliaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the design and documentation of building services electrical systems including lighting and controls, general and specialist power, main switchboards, distribution systems, earthing and lightning protection, emergency and exit lighting, and essential services systems.
Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications and schedules in accordance with Australian Standards and project requirements.
Support the delivery of coordinated, multi-disciplinary design solutions across mechanical, hydraulic, fire and structural teams.
Assist with design reviews and quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with relevant standards, NCC requirements and authority regulations.
Participate, with supervision, in client meetings and provide technical input during design development.
Undertake site inspections and support construction-phase services.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) whilst working towards relevant registrations.
Ideally, 2+ years’ experience in building services electrical design within a consulting environment.
Sound understanding of Australian Standards, the NCC and local authority requirements as they relate to electrical building services.
Experience using industry-standard design tools such as Revit (MEP), PowerCAD (or similar), ETAP, AGi32 and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Developing knowledge of utility connection processes and authority approvals.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within project teams.
Due to the nature of the projects, Australian Citizenship is required with current (or previously held) defence clearance highly regarded.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Flex 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

building services electrical designengineering calculationstechnical reportsspecificationsschedulesdesign reviewsquality assurancesite inspectionsutility connection processesauthority approvals

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsability to work effectively within project teams

Certifications

Bachelor of Electrical Engineeringrelevant registrations