Principal Electrical Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working environment

Discretionary performance bonuses

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is recruiting a Principal Electrical Engineer in Sydney to support energy and transport projects. You will deliver HV/LV design, earth studies and power system modelling while interfacing with clients and internal teams.

You will lead work packages, ensure design quality, safety, and alignment with project objectives, contributing to a diverse, high-performing energy group.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrical engineer with a track record on HV/LV design.
• Experience applying design principles to energy and transport projects.
• Strong collaboration and leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical design packages across HV and LV scopes.
• Lead small to medium complex work packages with accountability for outputs.
• Provide technical guidance and review to junior team members.
• Apply safety in design principles and deliver compliant solutions.
• Interface with clients, OEMs and internal disciplines.

Skills

HV design

Earthing

Power system studies

Client interface

Team leadership

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

ETAP

CDEGS

Job description

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seekopportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Due tostrong growthand an exciting pipeline of projects, ourEnergyteam has an exciting opening for aPrincipalElectricalEngineer in the Sydney office. You will be joining a diverse and passionate team with a proventrack recorddelivering major projects across New South Wales.

As aPrincipalElectricalEngineer in theenergyspace,you will support the delivery of current and future Energy and Transport projectsYou will have experiencewith strong HV design, earthing assessment and power system modelling capability, able to take ownership of defined work packages, produce high-quality technical documentation, and interface effectively with clients, OEMs and internal disciplines.

You will have the opportunity to:

Work independently to deliver electrical engineering design packages across HV and LV scopes,maintainingquality, programme and stakeholder expectations while applying sound judgement to make good delivery and technical decisions.

Lead small to medium complex technical work packages in areas such as primary substation design, earthingassessmentand power system studies, with accountability for outputs,coordinationand successful delivery.

Applyexpertise, knowledge and experience using tools such as PSS/E, PSCAD, ETAP and CDEGS to develop practical,innovativeand compliant solutions that resolve technical challenges and support business priorities.

Build andmaintaineffective relationships with clients, stakeholders, DNSPs, OEMs and internal disciplines, collaborating to add value, manage interfaces and support successful project outcomes.

Provide clear direction, technical guidance and review to junior team members or colleagues whererequired, supporting team development, effectivedelegationand stronger capability across the business.

Apply Safety in Design principles, relevant legislation, standards, Our Code and PRIDE values to deliver safe,efficientand fit-for-purpose engineering outcomes and role model expected behaviours.

Contribute to continuous improvement, knowledge sharing,proposalsand tactical initiatives by improving repeatable workflows, strengthening professionalnetworksand aligning technical delivery with businessobjectives.

About You

You hold relevant qualifications in electrical engineering and have had the opportunity to apply your knowledge andexpertiseon relevant projects, buildinga track recordof delivering high-quality, excellence-driven results. You will typically have gained this through around 7–12 years of relevant experience.

You are a confident and capable engineer who enjoys taking ownership of work, applying soundjudgementand delivering safe, high-quality outcomes across HV design, earthing and power system studies.

You bring a collaborative mindset, build trusted relationships and enjoy helping others grow, while looking for smarter ways of working and role modelling the PRIDEvaluesin the way you deliver.

You may be looking for a change and excited by the opportunity to join a high-performing, motivated team where technical excellence is valued just as much as positive team spirit.

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

Employee ownership

Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.

Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.

As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.

Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly
• Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
• Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development

You’ve got this!

We endorse a diverse and inclusiveworkplace, andlook to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity,