Associate/Senior Associate - Earthing Engineer

Beca Pty. Ltd.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility & Wellbeing

Belonging & Ownership

Parental Leave

Career Growth & Development

Job summary

Beca Pty. Ltd. in Melbourne seeks an Associate or Senior Associate Earthing Engineer to deliver earthing, bonding and lightning protection across transmission, renewable energy, infrastructure and industrial projects. You will work with highly respected power engineers, mentor others and help grow Beca's specialist earthing capability.

You’ll deepen your expertise while supporting projects that help shape Australia’s energy future, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Earthing and bonding design for substations, transmission networks and infrastructure.
• Earthing modelling and testing methodologies, including CDEGS.
• Lightning protection design and EMC assessments to standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver earthing and bonding designs across the full project lifecycle.
• Undertake modelling, site investigations and technical assessments.
• Build client relationships and provide specialist technical advice.
• Mentor junior engineers and grow the earthing capability.

Skills

Earthing design

Bonding design

CDEGS

Lightning protection

EMC assessments

Technical leadership

Electrical Engineering degree

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

CDEGS software

Job description

At Beca, our Power business partners with transmission, distribution, renewable energy, generation and industrial clients to deliver some of Australasia's most significant power infrastructure projects. With decades of experience across the energy sector, we're trusted to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver innovative solutions that help power communities and support the transition to a more sustainable energy future.

The Opportunity

As an Associate or Senior Associate Earthing Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering earthing, bonding and lightning protection solutions from concept through to detailed design and commissioning support across a diverse portfolio of transmission, renewable energy, infrastructure and industrial projects. You'll work alongside highly respected power engineers, combining technical excellence with client engagement to deliver practical, high-quality outcomes. You'll also have the opportunity to mentor emerging engineers and help grow Beca's specialist earthing capability. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to deepen their specialist expertise while working on projects that are helping shape Australia's energy future.

In this role you will:

• Deliver earthing and bonding designs across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept development through to detailed design, testing and commissioning support.
• Undertake earthing modelling, site investigations and technical assessments to develop practical, fit-for-purpose engineering solutions.
• Build strong client relationships while providing specialist technical advice across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence, innovation and quality delivery within our Power business.

About You

You are a technically strong Electrical Engineer with proven experience delivering earthing and bonding solutions across complex power and infrastructure projects. You enjoy solving challenging technical problems, building trusted client relationships and sharing your knowledge with others. Whether you're already recognised as a specialist or looking to further establish your reputation in the industry, you'll be supported by a highly collaborative team environment.

• Earthing and bonding design for substations, transmission networks, industrial facilities or major infrastructure projects.
• Earthing system modelling, testing and assessment methodologies, including experience with software such as CDEGS.
• Lightning protection design, EMC assessments and the application of relevant Australian and international standards.
• Technical leadership, mentoring and stakeholder engagement within multidisciplinary project environments.
• A degree qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and project delivery skills.

What We Offer

• Flexibility & Wellbeing: Enjoy flexible working options to manage your personal and family priorities, along with dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement.
• Belonging & Ownership: Join a diverse and inclusive team where collaboration and creativity thrive. Bring your whole self to work and take advantage of unique shareholder opportunities to share in our collective success.
• Parental Leave: Take time for what matters most with up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all genders.
• Career Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning and professional development through our company training programmes and support for professional accreditation, including pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia. Work alongside industry leaders and gain hands-on experience to unlock your career potential.

Ready to Be involved. Be heard. Belong?

You can find out more about our people and projects by visiting www.beca.com.

About Beca

Hello! And welcome to a whole new world of possibilities with Beca. We hope you’re as keen as we are to find out more about each other.

The Talent Acquisition Team Make everyday better Creative people together transforming our world' is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose - to make everyday better. But we need problem solvers - the makers, the creators, the planners and practitioners to convert ideas into reality. For over 100 years, we've been making a visible difference, developing, and delivering solutions for our clients, our people and our community. Focusing on sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies, to create better and safer outcomes.

What makes us different? At Beca, our people are our business. We support curiosity and value great ideas, and are passionate about creating a workplace where people are engaged, feel incredible and can belong. Our employee-ownership model sets us apart. It’s an opportunity for our people to be invested in the future success of our business, with share ownership available for eligible employees. We also offer a range of employee benefits, designed to reward and recognise the amazing things our people are doing everyday. And our values of partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care are reflected in the way we work, with our people and with our clients. When you are part of our Beca family, you’ll own your own career path and contribute to a legacy. Join us and discover for yourself how you own your career and can make a everyday better.