Company Description
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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
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Job Description
AECOM’s Building Engineering team continues to deliver complex and nationally significant projects across a diverse range of sectors, and we are looking for a Professional Electrical Engineer to join our growing Brisbane team.
In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of electrical building services solutions across projects spanning defence, aviation, healthcare, education, commercial, sports and transport precincts. Working in a collaborative and technically focused environment, you will be supported by experienced engineers and exposed to meaningful client-facing and project delivery opportunities across the business.
How you'll make a difference
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Contribute to the design and documentation of building services electrical systems including lighting and controls, general and specialist power, main switchboards, distribution systems, earthing and lightning protection, and essential services systems.
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Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications and schedules in accordance with Australian Standards, NCC requirements and project objectives.
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Support the delivery of coordinated, multidisciplinary design solutions across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, fire and structural teams.
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Participate in project planning, design reviews and quality assurance processes while contributing technical input during client and stakeholder meetings.
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Undertake site inspections and support construction-phase services across a variety of complex building projects.
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Contribute specialised technical advice across multiple sectors while continuing to develop your leadership, project delivery and mentoring capabilities within the broader team.
Qualifications
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick every box, you may still be a great fit for this role. We encourage you to apply — all applications will be considered.
The Qualities that will help you thrive:
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Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
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Ideally 3–6+ years’ experience in electrical building services design within a consulting or contractor environment with strong design exposure. Relevant registration, aligning with State (or working towards).
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Sound understanding of Australian Standards, the NCC and local authority requirements relating to electrical building services.
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Experience across lighting, power, earthing/lightning protection and electrical distribution systems, including proficiency using industry-standard software such as Revit MEP, PowerCAD, AutoCAD, AGi32, ETAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams and contribute to client-facing activities.
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RPEQ, RPEV or CPEng (or working towards) highly regarded — AECOM will support your professional development and registration pathway.
Due to the nature of some of our projects, Australian Citizenship is highly regarded, with current or previously held Defence clearance viewed favourably.
Additional Information
Why you’ll love working with us:
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Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
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Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
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Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
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Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
