Senior Electrical Engineer

ACOR Consultants; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Career growth

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

ACOR Consultants Pty Ltd. in Canberra is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical design and delivery of complex building services projects.

You will own technical outcomes from concept through construction, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to meet program and quality targets. You will bring a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, strong design capability across power, lighting, communications and security, and experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required in Electrical Engineering with building services experience.
• Strong capability across power distribution, lighting, communications, security systems.
• Experience leading technically complex projects in an engineering consultancy.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards and NCC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and delivery of complex building services projects from concept to construction.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, specs, drawings, technical reports, and documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage technical and project risks with focus on quality, programme and commercial outcomes.
• Undertake site inspections, RFIs, and provide construction-phase support.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Canberra team.

Skills

Electrical building services design

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication of technical matters

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Job description

ACOR is a national, employee-owned engineering consulting firm, offering a full range of specialist engineering services across multiple sectors. With approximately 400 people across Australia, we have a strong track record delivering projects ranging from complex multidisciplinary developments through to specialist engineering assignments.

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Canberra team and play an important role in its continued growth.

This is an opportunity to work across technically challenging and complex projects, taking ownership of electrical design and project delivery while collaborating with ACOR specialists nationally. You’ll work closely with clients and other disciplines, provide technical leadership and help strengthen our electrical capability in Canberra.

The role

• Lead the electrical design and delivery of complex projects from concept and detailed design through to construction
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, technical reports and other project documentation
• Coordinate effectively with clients, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Manage technical and project risks while maintaining a strong focus on quality, programme and commercial outcomes
• Undertake site inspections, respond to RFIs and provide technical advice and construction-phase support
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring while contributing to the continued development and growth of our Canberra capability

You will have

• A Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and demonstrated experience delivering building services projects within an engineering consultancy environment
• Strong electrical building services design capability across power distribution, lighting, communications, security and associated systems
• Experience leading technically complex projects and working effectively across multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, the NCC and applicable regulatory requirements
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate confidently on technical matters
• CPEng and NER, or progress towards these credentials, together with proficiency in relevant electrical design and analysis software

You’ll join a growing Canberra team with the opportunity to work on complex projects, develop strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of ACOR's presence in the ACT.

Due to the nature of the clients and projects associated with this position, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain a Baseline Australian Government security clearance.

ACOR supports flexible working and provides opportunities for professional development, collaboration and career growth across our national business.

ACOR is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants must already be residing in Australia to be considered for this role.

ACOR will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.