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Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to deliver technically excellent building services across a diverse portfolio of complex projects in Australia. You will work with leading engineers, mentor graduates and contribute to the growth of our Buildings team.

You will design low and high voltage systems, specify earthing, protection, standby generation, lighting, power distribution, and coordinate with clients and architects to develop practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering multidisciplinary building services projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for mentoring and developing others.
• Chartered status or working towards Chartership (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality electrical designs from concept to detailed design and construction support.
• Provide technical leadership on multidisciplinary building projects.
• Coordinate with clients, architects and project stakeholders to develop practical, innovative solutions.
• Support and mentor graduate and developing engineers.
• Contribute to bids, proposals and project planning activities.

Skills

Low Voltage power

High Voltage systems

Earthing and lightning protection

Standby generation and UPS

Lighting design

Power distribution

Electrical building services

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer, Building Services

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 Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll play an integral role in delivering technically excellent building services solutions across a diverse portfolio of complex projects. You'll work alongside some of Australia's leading engineers while helping to mentor emerging talent and contribute to the continued growth of our Buildings team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality electrical designs across projects from concept through to detailed design and construction support.
• Providing technical leadership on multidisciplinary building projects.
• Coordinating with clients, architects and project stakeholders to develop practical, innovative solutions.
• Supporting and mentoring graduate and developing engineers.
• Contributing to bids, proposals and project planning activities.

You'll have the opportunity to work across sectors including:

• Defence
• Transport
• Aviation

What are we looking for from you?

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical capability with a collaborative mindset and enjoys solving complex engineering challenges.

You'll ideally have experience in:

• Low Voltage power systems
• High Voltage systems (desirable)
• Earthing, bonding and lightning protection
• Standby generation, UPS and mission critical systems
• Lighting and emergency lighting design
• Power distribution and reticulation
• Electrical building services coordination

Experience within one or more of the following sectors will be highly regarded:

• Defence
• Aviation
• Transport for NSW (TAO accreditation advantageous)

You will also bring:

• Experience delivering multidisciplinary building services projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A passion for mentoring and developing others.
• Chartered status or working towards Chartership (desirable).

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.

Ready for your next adventure?

If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact

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.