Electrical, instrumentation and controls engineer

Aurecon Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon Group is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join our Industrial EI&C team in Australia. You will work on heavy industrial and process plant projects to deliver electrical, instrumentation and control designs that support carbon neutral, sustainable outcomes.

With a minimum of five years post-graduate experience, you’ll apply in-plant electrical distribution knowledge, AS/NZS standards, and power systems modelling tools such as PowerCad or ETAP, collaborating closely with project

Qualifications

• Completed a Degree in Electrical Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Minimum of 5 years’ post graduate experience working on detailed design for industrial projects.
• Applied knowledge of in-plant electrical distribution (MV and LV) and motor control systems.
• Knowledge of AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3008.1.1 and AS/NZS 2067.
• Experience across concept, FEED and detail design phases.

Responsibilities

• Design detailed electrical, instrumentation and control systems for heavy industrial and process plant projects.
• Engage with clients and project teams to deliver quality, on-schedule outputs.
• Apply power systems modelling software such as PowerCad, ETAP or equivalent.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and discipline engineers to support deliverables.
• Advise on renewable energy and industrial communications, SCADA, PLC/DCS, hazardous areas and safety.

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

How will your ideas contribute to shaping what’s next?

As our new Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll be a vital part of the Industrial EI&C team who are changing the way we design and deliver major works to be carbon neutral and sustainable.

Your Role Will Include

• In-depth knowledge of heavy industrial and process plant projects
• A fundamental knowledge of key Australian Standards
• Client interfacing
• Experience in detailed design of electrical, instrumentation and control systems
• Experience with power systems software

What are we looking for from you?

You’ll have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future.

We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.

As well as experience in a similar electrical engineering role previously. You would require:

• Completed a Degree in Electrical Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia
• A minimum of 5 years’ post graduate experience working on detailed design for industrial projects, process plants, energy sector, water sector, transport sector or mining projects ensuring quality deliverables while meeting agreed schedules.
• Applied knowledge of ‘in-plant’ electrical distribution (MV and LV systems) and motor control systems
• Applied knowledge of relevant standards including AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3008.1.1 and AS/NZS 2067.
• Experience across all project development phases including concept, FEED and detail design
• Experience with power systems design and modelling software such as PowerCad, ETAP or equivalent.
• Ability to proactively interact with Project Managers, discipline engineers and designers to support project deliverables.
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
• Understanding of renewable energy, industrial communications systems, SCADA, PLC/DCS, industrial networking and communication systems, Hazardous Areas, and Functional Safety would be viewed favourably.

How We Support Your Growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who We Are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements.

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.