Job Description
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At 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.
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What you'll do
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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.
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Lead Primary engineering packages across transmission substations, renewable energy connections, BESS and other major grid infrastructure, from concept and tender through detailed design.
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Act as a senior technical adviser, resolving complex design issues and leading technical discussions, workshops, reviews and verification with clients and project teams.
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Undertake or lead technical review and verification of Primary design packages in accordance with project, client and competency requirements.
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Lead Primary engineering teams comprising local, interstate and global resources, while coordinating interfaces with secondary, civil, structural, lines and other disciplines.
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Provide technical direction and develop junior and intermediate Primary engineers towards greater responsibility.
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Take ownership of Primary engineering scope, programme, budgets, resourcing and forecasts, working closely with Project Managers and Design Managers to achieve successful project outcomes.
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Support proposals and pursuits through scope, methodology, estimates, resourcing and programmes, and participate in tender interviews, presentations and early project discussions.
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Build trusted relationships with network service providers, renewable/large load developers, contractors and other key clients.
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Stay engaged in key design decisions and complex engineering matters while enabling others to deliver the detailed design.
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What you'll bring
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A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent recognised qualification.
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Significant Primary engineering experience across high-voltage substations and transmission infrastructure, ideally including projects at ******* kV.
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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.
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Experience leading complex engineering packages through concept, tender and detailed design.
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Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with confidence leading client discussions and workshops across multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed teams.
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Experience managing scope, programme, budgets, resourcing and forecasts, and developing estimates, methodologies and technical inputs for proposals and tenders.
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Demonstrated ability to lead,



mentor and develop engineers at different career stages.
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Experience with Australian network service providers, renewable energy developers or major infrastructure contractors is highly regarded.
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Chartered status and relevant professional registration or demonstrated ability to obtain these within a reasonable timeframe.
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What success looks like
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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.
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How we support your growth
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You'll work on major projects with connected teams across Australia. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in ****, we offer the opportunity to shape delivery, develop others and make a real impact.
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Who we are
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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.
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Ready for your next adventure?
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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
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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 (Melbourne)
🏢 Aurecon
📍 Melbourne