About Us
At HDR, we specialise in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. Our global team of more than 15,000 employees is united by our values and strengthened by our employee-owned culture. We collaborate across disciplines, leverage global expertise, and empower our people to create solutions that make a lasting impact.
The Role
We're seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to join our National Electrical Engineering team, with a focus on contributing to medium voltage (11kV–66kV) power distribution, substation and electrical projects across Australia and the broader region.
This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys combining hands-on technical design with project delivery and collaboration.
If you're looking to contribute to complex electrical infrastructure projects, develop your technical capability, support emerging engineers and contribute to a nationally connected electrical practice, we'd love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
As an experienced engineer within our Electrical team, you will:
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Contribute to the design and delivery of medium voltage electrical infrastructure projects across sectors including transport, utilities, industrial, defence and data centres.
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Provide sound technical input, undertake design reviews and support quality assurance under the guidance of senior technical leaders.
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Support successful project outcomes through effective multidisciplinary collaboration.
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Help resolve technical challenges involving power distribution, substations, protection systems, network integration and power system performance.
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Develop positive working relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
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Contribute to proposals, tenders and technical presentations.
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Share knowledge with developing engineers and contribute to capability building within the national electrical practice.
What Makes This Role Different?
This is more than a traditional technical design role.
You'll have the opportunity to work on some of the industry's most technically demanding projects, helping clients solve complex challenges relating to network reliability, resilience, energy transition, capacity upgrades and future growth
You'll be supported by HDR's global network of technical specialists while developing your career within our National Electrical Engineering team.
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who is:
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An experienced electrical engineering professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality technical solutions.
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A confident communicator who builds trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
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Commercially aware and accountable for project delivery.
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Collaborative and able to bring multidisciplinary teams together.
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Willing to support and share knowledge with less experienced colleagues.
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Curious, growth-oriented and continuously looking for better ways to deliver value.
Ideally, You’ll Have
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A degree qualification in Electrical Engineering.
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Relevant experience in consulting, utility, industrial or infrastructure environments, with demonstrated involvement in electrical engineering project delivery.
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Experience contributing to medium voltage and power distribution projects across multiple design stages.
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Demonstrated experience with:
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Medium Voltage (typically 11kV-66kV) distribution systems.
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Zone, terminal or customer substations.
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Protection and control systems.
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Earthing and lighting protection designs.
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Power system modelling.
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Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating across multiple stakeholders.
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Strong knowledge of Australian electrical standards, codes and regulatory requirements.
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Experience with HV and LV power distribution systems.
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Experience undertaking load flow studies, fault analysis, protection coordination studies, power quality studies.
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Proficiency with tools such as ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, PowerCad, Revit or similar platforms.
Why Join HDR?
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Employee ownership model – share in the success you help create
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Major project exposure – work on complex electrical infrastructure
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Career development – mentoring and support from experienced technical and project leaders
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Collaborative culture – work within a multidisciplinary team that values quality and innovation
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Global TMT expertise – collaborate with HDR's internationally recognised mission critical and data centre teams.
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What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Our Commitment
HDR is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified and/or experienced candidates, regardless of gender identity or expression, race or ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or religious and political beliefs. This includes encouragement for veterans.
HDR acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and communities live and work. As part of our commitment to reconciliation and diversity, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Join us in making a meaningful impact and contributing to an inclusive community.
