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Principal Electrical Engineer

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time

Qualifications

Agile

Full Job Description

Location

Sydney, Australia

Country

Australia

Contract type

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time

Market

Energy

Discipline

Energy

Job ref

14680

Recruiter contact

Jigyasa Sharma

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 seek opportunities 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.

Your Opportunity

Due to strong growth and an exciting pipeline of projects, our Energy team has an exciting opening for a Principal Electrical Engineer in the Sydney office. You will be joining a diverse and passionate team with a proven track record delivering major projects across New South Wales.

As a Principal Electrical Engineer in the energy space, you will support the delivery of current and future Energy and Transport projects You will have experience with 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, maintaining quality, 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, earthing assessment and power system studies, with accountability for outputs, coordination and successful delivery.

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

Build and maintain effective 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 where required, supporting team development, effective delegation and stronger capability across the business.

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

Contribute to continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, proposals and tactical initiatives by improving repeatable workflows, strengthening professional networks and aligning technical delivery with business objectives.

About You

You hold relevant qualifications in electrical engineering and have had the opportunity to apply your knowledge and expertise on relevant projects, building a track record of 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 sound judgement and 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 PRIDE values in 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.

Culture & Benefits

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 inclusive workplace, and look 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, please apply!

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