Electrical Engineer Darwin the Opportunities

Job Description About the Company

Our client is a nationally recognised engineering and services provider, delivering complex, business-critical infrastructure projects across Australia since 1968. With a workforce of over 1,500 professionals, they bring together engineering, project management and technical expertise to design, build and maintain essential systems across a wide range of industries.

Known for delivering projects safely, on time and to a high standard, they specialise in large-scale installations, integrated engineering solutions and ongoing maintenance services within complex and highly regulated environments.

The business is built on a strong foundation of

technical excellence, innovation, integrity and people-first culture

, with a focus on safety, quality outcomes and long-term client partnerships.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced

Electrical Engineer

to join a long-term, secure defence project. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a significant program of work, contributing to critical infrastructure within a highly structured and professional environment.

This is a permanent position supporting a project with an initial duration of at least two years, commencing around June, with strong potential for ongoing engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Provide end-to-end electrical engineering support across a major defence project

Assist with project delivery through to completion, ensuring key milestones and timelines are met

Collaborate closely with project stakeholders, engineers, and controls teams

Deliver technical input, engineering oversight,



and on-site problem-solving support

Ensure compliance with Australian standards, defence requirements, and safety regulations

Support documentation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities

About You

Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering

Proven experience delivering projects within Australia

Demonstrated capability across:

Project delivery and completion

Engineering design and implementation

Controls and related systems

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a secure, on-site environment

Eligible to obtain Defence security clearance:

Australian-born,

or

Australian citizen for a minimum of five years

Ability to obtain and clear Police Clearance.

Highly Desirable

Experience working on Defence or secure government projects

Ability to operate autonomously while contributing to a broader project team

Why Join This Opportunity?

Long-term, secure project with a reputable national engineering group

Work on complex, high-profile infrastructure in a structured environment

Stable full-time role with robust pipeline of future work

Join a business known for technical excellence and collaborative project delivery

Work within a collaborative team that values your expertise and encourages fresh thinking





Build your future with a national business offering clear and long-term career pathways

Considering a Move to the Northern Territory?

This role is based onsite at a Defence facility in the Northern Territory, offering a unique lifestyle opportunity for those open to relocation at their own expense:

Enjoy a

relaxed lifestyle with short commutes and no big-city congestion

Access to

world-class fishing, national parks and outdoor adventures

right on your doorstep

Experience the Territory’s

warm climate and vibrant, close-knit community

Flex working options including: working from home, flexible hours to fit in your life, part time, purchased leave and many more to suit your lifestyle ?

Aurecon is an engineering and infrastructure advisory company, but not as you know it

Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we co-create innovative solutions with our clients to some of the world’s most complex challenges. And through a range of unique creative processes and skills, we work to re-imagine, shape, and design a better future.

Learn more about our business:

Just imagine your future with us…

Due to the continued workload and growth opportunities in the Northern Territory, we are currently looking for experienced electrical engineers for our Darwin team.

Your experience and knowledge will be well regarded and you will play a crucial role in the development of our Building Services and Energy business es . Specifically, you will:

Be a key member of our electrical engineering team responsible for electrical design for a wide variety of private, government and

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