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AECOM Senior Electrical Engineer - Resources and Industry in Mackay, Australia
Company Description
“AECOM fosters a great culture where alignment between people and projects leads to outstanding outcomes."- Colin Rossetti, Regional Business Line Director, ANZ
Come grow with us.
AECOM partners with mining and industrial clients focused on achieving zero emissions and optimising production while reducing costs. With a global presence and local leadership, we manage risks and prioritise safety, sustainability, and community expectations. Our services cover the entire project lifecycle—from concept, design, engineering, and project management to commissioning, operations, and decommissioning. We support clients in both greenfield and brownfield mining and minerals processing, helping them adapt to climate change and implement technologies that reduce environmental impact as they work toward net-zero emissions and support low-emissions technologies.
Everyone belongs at AECOM.
We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company , a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality , Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer .
Job Description
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our Mackay team consists of 25+ professionals who are passionate about delivering safe, innovative and sustainable infrastructure for the local community and further abroad. Our team has been instrumental in the delivery of iconic local infrastructure projects such as the Mackay Ring Road, Eton Range Realignment and the Walkerston Bypass. We continue to deliver transformational and complex projects for our local clients in Resources, Local and State Govt.
The services we provide are diverse, with our advisory, planning, design and project management skills encompassing flood modelling (with the latest high-tech simulation and Machine Learning software), water and sewer infrastructure, transportation, mining, building services and social precincts. We also support the construction of transport and industrial projects with project management and contract administration services.
We are one of the largest infrastructure consultants in Mackay, founded on technical know-how, a strong culture of care / trust with our team and renowned for high performance. We enjoy coming to work because we thoroughly enjoy what we do and the supportive culture we have developed over many years.
Mackay is a regional coastal town of approximately 100,000 people, with the northern Queensland hot spot on the doorstep of the beautiful Whitsunday Islands and is home to several amazing local beaches, the beautiful blue water Pioneer River, Eungella rainforest and more, making it an ideal location to raise a family and genuinely enjoy the great outdoors. Ideal tropical climate, very low stress and relaxing environment.
The Role
Our Resources + Industry team have an opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Mackay office. This role will be focused on enhancing our local electrical engineering capabilities, capacity and client base. You will utilize your strong communication and technical skills to up-skill the current team and work on a range of industrial and civil infrastructure projects.
How you’ll make a differenc:
Manage electrical components of projects across all phases of the project lifecycle including: feasibility studies, detailed design, procurement assistance, site construction and commissioning.
Collaborate with skilled engineers across a range of diverse projects within resources / industrial, transport, water and buildings.
Provide technical advice on local sustaining capital projects and studies whilst contributing to workshare projects with lager metropolitan offices on ‘city changing’ projects.
Mentor, develop and guide junior engineers whilst playing an active part in growing your team in size and capability.
Qualifications
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.
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree with, ideally, 5+ years proven engineering / design experience within mining, local government or heavy industry sectors.
Exposure to the design and specification of industrial systems such as HV/LV distribution, controls and communications, safety systems and motor controls.
Knowledge in the use of popular design packages such as PowerCAD, PowerTools and AutoCAD.
Proficient in producing engineering documentation such as technical specifications, datasheets, reports and scope of works.
Possess current knowledge of relevant industry standards and the application of compliant designs
Have (or working towards) CPEng and/or RPEQ.
Additional Information
Why you’ll love working with us:
Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options.
Up to 22 weeks parental leave, 2 weeks paid partner leave and up to 12 weeks paid alternative primary carer leave.
Annual professional membership cover.
Corporate health insurance discount, free annual flu vaccinations and skin checks.
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have 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.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
ReqID: J10123953
Business Line: Industrial
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ANZ
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd