## Senior Primary EngineerApply: Hybrid: Melbourne: Adelaide: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 31, 2026 (30 days left to apply): R33328At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future. **What you’ll do** You will join Aurecon’s Energy team, where you will play an integral part in ‘bringing ideas to life’ for our network service provider, renewable energy developer and major infrastructure clients. * Lead Primary engineering packages across transmission substations, renewable energy connections, BESS and other major grid infrastructure, from concept and tender through detailed design.* Act as a senior technical adviser, resolving complex design issues and leading technical discussions, workshops, reviews and verification with clients and project teams.* Undertake or lead technical review and verification of Primary design packages in accordance with project, client and competency requirements.* Lead Primary engineering teams comprising local, interstate and global resources, while coordinating interfaces with secondary, civil, structural, lines and other disciplines.* Provide technical direction and develop junior and intermediate Primary engineers towards greater responsibility.* Take ownership of Primary engineering scope, programme, budgets, resourcing and forecasts, working closely with Project Managers and Design Managers to achieve successful project outcomes.* Support proposals and pursuits through scope, methodology, estimates, resourcing and programmes,



and participate in tender interviews, presentations and early project discussions.* Build trusted relationships with network service providers, renewable/large load developers, contractors and other key clients.* Stay engaged in key design decisions and complex engineering matters while enabling others to deliver the detailed design.**What you’ll bring** * A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent recognised qualification.* Significant Primary engineering experience across high-voltage substations and transmission infrastructure, ideally including projects at 220–500 kV.* Strong knowledge of Primary plant, layouts, clearances, conductor systems, equipment specifications and multidisciplinary interfaces, with the judgement to challenge assumptions and resolve complex design issues.* Experience leading complex engineering packages through concept, tender and detailed design.* Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with confidence leading client discussions and workshops across multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed teams.* Experience managing scope, programme, budgets, resourcing and forecasts, and developing estimates, methodologies and technical inputs for proposals and tenders.* Demonstrated ability to lead,



mentor and develop engineers at different career stages.* Experience with Australian network service providers, renewable energy developers or major infrastructure contractors is highly regarded.* Chartered status and relevant professional registration or demonstrated ability to obtain these within a reasonable timeframe.**What success looks like** Success means leading Primary engineering work packages on major projects, strengthening client relationships, maintaining technical quality and helping engineers across regions perform at their best. **How we support your growth** You’ll work on major projects with connected teams across Australia. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we offer the opportunity to shape delivery, develop others and make a real impact. **Who we are** We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here - to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way. **Ready for your next adventure?** If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact . *Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.*
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📌 Senior Primary Engineer (Australia)
🏢 Aurecon Group
📍 Australia