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
Due to a growing pipeline of work, we're looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Melbourne Building Engineering Services team, supporting the delivery of complex building services, mission critical and data centre projects across Australia and the broader region.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys being hands-on with design, solving technical challenges and developing their expertise within a collaborative consulting environment.
Working alongside Senior Engineers, Associates and technical leaders, you'll contribute to the design and delivery of high-quality electrical engineering solutions through all stages of the project lifecycle. You'll gain exposure to some of the industry's most technically demanding projects while building the skills and experience needed to progress your consulting career.
What You’ll Be Doing
As part of our Electrical Engineering team you will:
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Contribute to the design and delivery of electrical building services systems from concept through to construction.
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Prepare coordinated engineering calculations, reports, specifications and design documentation.
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Support the development of power distribution, lighting, earthing, standby power and other electrical infrastructure systems.
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
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Assist in resolving technical design challenges and coordinating project interfaces.
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Support construction phase services including site inspections, responses to technical queries and review of contractor submissions.
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Work closely with Senior Engineers and Associates to ensure high-quality and technically robust project outcomes.
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Continue developing your technical capability, project delivery skills and industry knowledge.
What Makes This Role Different?
This is an opportunity to work on projects that sit at the forefront of Australia's digital infrastructure market.
You'll contribute to complex mission critical facilities where resilience, reliability, scalability and energy performance are essential to success. Supported by experienced local leaders and HDR's global network of technical specialists, you'll gain exposure to innovative engineering solutions while accelerating your professional development.
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who is:
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Passionate about electrical engineering and delivering quality technical solutions.
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Interested in developing their expertise across complex building services and mission critical projects.
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A proactive problem solver who enjoys working through technical challenges.
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Detail-oriented and committed to producing accurate, coordinated and compliant design deliverables.
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Collaborative and comfortable working within multidisciplinary teams.
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Curious, growth-oriented and eager to learn from experienced engineers and project leaders.
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Committed to continuous improvement and professional development.
Ideally, You’ll Have
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A degree qualification in Electrical Engineering.
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Approximately 2-6 years' experience in electrical building services consulting.
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Experience contributing to the design and delivery of building services projects across sectors such as commercial, industrial, health, defence, education, sports and aquatic, mixed-use or data centres.
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Experience preparing technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
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Experience undertaking load assessments, fault studies and coordination studies.
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Strong knowledge of Australian electrical standards, codes and regulatory requirements.
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Exposure to HV and LV power distribution systems.
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Experience using design and analysis tools such as ETAP, SKM, PowerCad, Revit or similar platforms.
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Data centre or mission critical project experience will be highly regarded.
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 data centre and digital infrastructure projects shaping the future of connected communities.
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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.
About Our TMT & Mission Critical Work
HDR partners with leading technology and digital infrastructure clients to design resilient, scalable and sustainable mission critical facilities. From hyperscale data centres and cloud infrastructure to advanced technology campuses, our projects support the systems that keep businesses, communities and economies connected.
Our approach combines:
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Scalable, modular design for growth and future expansion
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High availability, resilience and operational continuity
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Sustainable solutions that support energy efficiency and carbon reduction
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Integrated engineering that balances technical performance with user experience #LI-CG3
