We are seeking a highly skilled MEP Design Engineer/Manager to lead full-lifecycle design and engineering for industrial, commercial, and mixed-use projects across Australia.
The primary focus is Electrical Engineering and Design for Industrial Buildings, with a particular emphasis on large-scale warehouse, distribution centre, fulfilment centre, and logistics hub developments.
The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in warehouse electrical systems, proven competency in Australian codes and standards including current Australian Standards and the NCC/BCA, solid design leadership, cross-disciplinary coordination capability, and a track record of delivering compliant, high-quality engineering documentation from concept through construction.Key responsibilitiesDesign high-voltage substations (11 kV/33 kV), zone reticulation networks, and transformer installations with appropriate redundancy, and carry out protection relay coordination and liaison with Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSPs)Size and detail main switchboards, sub-main distribution boards, and motor control centres, and undertake cable sizing and derating calculations in accordance with applicable Australian electrical standardsCalculate maximum demand and design motor control centres including DOL, soft-starter, and VSD configurations, and perform load flow and harmonic analysis using industry tools such as ETAP or PowerFactoryDesign diesel generator sets, online UPS systems, and automatic transfer switching arrangements to meet essential services requirements under the NCC/BCADevelop industrial lighting designs for warehouse, distribution centre, and fulfilment centre environments, including high-bay warehouse lighting layouts and aisle-by-aisle lux level calculationsDesign earthing and bonding systems and lightning protection installations,
and classify hazardous areas and select explosion-protected equipment in accordance with relevant Australian standardsDesign warehouse power distribution systems including dock leveller power supplies, conveyor and ASRS power feeds, forklift charging bays, EV charging infrastructure, and GPO layoutsAuthor and maintain electrical design standards, technical specifications, and engineering guidelines specifically for warehouse, distribution centre, fulfilment centre, and logistics hub projectsPrepare detailed electrical equipment specifications for switchboards, transformers, generators, UPS systems, lighting, and cable management systemsLead 3D clash detection and multi-discipline MEP coordination using Revit MEP, Navisworks, and BIM 360/ACCAbout youDeep expertise in warehouse electrical systemsProven competency in Australian codes and standards including current Australian Standards and the NCC/BCACross-disciplinary coordination capabilityTrack record of delivering compliant, high-quality engineering documentation from concept through constructionExperience with HV/MV power systems design and protection relay coordinationExperience with load flow and harmonic analysis using industry tools such as ETAP or PowerFactoryExperience designing emergency and standby power systemsExperience with BMS/IBMS architecture using open-protocol platforms and SCADA/HMI integrationExperience with 3D clash detection and multi-discipline MEP coordination using Revit MEP, Navisworks, and BIM 360/ACCAbout usThis role will be a part of Amazon Building Design Team for International Region encompassing EU, APAC, India and MEATR.
Our team is accountable for ensuring meeting the key business requirements, upholding safety in design and compliance.
We continuously innovate to better ourselves, working with internal and external stakeholders.
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📌 Engineering Design Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Amazon
📍 Sydney