Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
We are currently seeking an Associate Principal (Electrical) to join our leadership team in a regional role focused on delivering and expanding our health, energy and data centre capability across Asia-Pacific. This is a unique opportunity for a senior professional who brings both deep technical expertise and a diverse perspective, and who is ready to influence the next chapter of growth in a high-priority sector.
You will lead complex, high-profile projects across the region while playing a key role in building our pipeline, deepening client relationships, and developing a high-performing, multidisciplinary team.
This role offers the chance to make a real impact—technically, commercially, and culturally—helping shape Arup’s presence in the data centre space while working in a business that values innovation, inclusion, and purpose-driven work.
The Opportunity
- Lead high-profile data center projects, managing the design and execution of advanced electrical systems while ensuring alignment with client expectations and industry best practices.
- Strategically develop and implement innovative solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address the unique needs of data centers, ensuring optimal performance in power distribution, lighting, and communication systems.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving across multidisciplinary teams.
- Represent Arup in client-facing engagements, offering expert advice and insights that contribute to both project success and long-term relationships.
- Drive the growth and development of Arup’s electrical engineering practice, contributing to business development, project acquisition, and shaping the strategic direction of the firm in the data center space.
- Assume primary responsibility for the overall quality and execution of assigned projects, ensuring adherence to rigorous standards and delivering on time and within budget.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members, and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
- Recognized tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience in Electrical Engineering within a consulting environment, with a proven track record of leadership in large-scale, complex projects; a background in health, energy and/or data centers is advantageous.
- Strong technical expertise in the design, development, and delivery of complex electrical systems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and contribute to the strategic direction of a business.
- Expertise in industry-standard software and design tools relevant to Electrical Engineering.
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities, and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia:
- Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.
- Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay, as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.
- Paid parental leave for the support carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer.
- Birthday leave.
- Annual leave loading.
- Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.
- International mobility opportunities.
- Insurances (life & income protection).
- Interest-free solar energy and bicycle loans.
- Novated car lease.
- Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers.
Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity, and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss the next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.
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