Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

Aecom; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Sydney is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of sophisticated building services electrical solutions across health, defence, transport, data centres, and more.

You will act as the senior technical authority, guiding installation strategies and system integration while mentoring engineers and balancing competing project demands within a hybrid work model in Australia.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of Electrical Engineering experience in building services.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and RPEV/RPEQ registration preferred.
• Ability to lead multiple technical projects and provide guidance.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards and building codes.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of sophisticated electrical engineering solutions across diverse building projects.
• Act as the senior technical authority on major projects, reviewing design and installation strategies.
• Oversee multiple electrical projects concurrently, balancing technical rigor and client expectations.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate electrical systems into broader building services.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Building Services

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Education

CPEng

RPEV/RPEQ registration

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services) AECOM Sydney, NSW, AU

Job Description

Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

• Full-time
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd
• Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: AU - Sydney, NSW

Come and grow with us.

AECOM’s global portfolio of work comprises the design of iconic and award-winning buildings and landscapes. From strategic planning through to project realisation, the connections we make among people and place provide sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve. We place a premium on investing in digital capabilities and innovations which bring a unique consistency and efficiency to our scalable work. Together with our clients, we are working to evolve and elevate the built environment across sectors including social infrastructure, transit, technology and logistics, and commercial and corporate real estate, while focusing on solutions that promote long term health and wellbeing for all.

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.

AECOM's Building Engineering team continues to grow across Australia, and we are looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team in Sydney.

You will work alongside experienced multidisciplinary engineers delivering innovative and technically complex building services solutions across major projects in aviation, healthcare, defence, education, data centres, commercial developments and transport infrastructure.

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in project delivery, contribute technical expertise across a diverse portfolio, and help shape projects that create lasting positive impacts for our clients and communities.

How you'll make a difference:

• Lead the design and delivery of sophisticated electrical engineering solutions across health, defence, transport, data centres, sports facilities, and other complex building projects, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Act as the senior technical authority on major projects, providing expert review, guidance, and oversight of electrical design, installation strategies, and system integration.
• Oversee multiple electrical projects concurrently, balancing technical rigor, programme delivery, and client expectations to achieve successful outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate electrical systems seamlessly into broader building services, offering technical insight on lighting, power distribution, fire and life safety, and low-voltage systems.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical excellence, innovative thinking, and professional development across the team.

The qualities that help you thrive:

• Ideally 12+ years' experience in Electrical Engineering, gained within a Building Services consultancy, senior contracting role, or government department, with proven expertise in delivering technically complex projects across diverse sectors.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and RPEV/RPEQ registration preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple technical projects simultaneously, applying advanced electrical design expertise to ensure quality and innovation.
• Deep knowledge of Australian Standards, building codes, and electrical systems, with strong capability to provide technical leadership and mentor engineers and clients alike.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a genuine passion for mentoring, developing, and supporting engineers at earlier stages of their careers.

Due to the nature of the projects, Australian Citizenship is preferred, with prior defence clearance highly regarded.

Why you'll love working with us:

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• 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.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land, which we, our clients and our communities live and work in and around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here:https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.

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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. 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.