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AECOM Senior Electrical Engineer - Resources and Industry in South Townsville, 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
With continued growth across QLD, the Resources and Industrial (R&I) team have opened an opportunity for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with demonstrated mining, heavy industry and industrial experience to help drive the technical outcome for a range of projects from the South Townsville office.
How you’ll make a difference
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.
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.
Proficient in producing engineering documentation such as technical specifications, datasheets, reports and scope of works.
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.
Modern contemporary offices with a view over the river and to Magnetic Island
Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities
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: J10128152
Business Line: Industrial
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ANZ
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd