Principal Electrical Engineer - Building Engineering

- Full-time
- State/Province: Western Australia
- Business Group: DCS
- Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd
- Business Line: B&P; - Buildings & Places
- Work Location Model: Hybrid
- Operating Group: International
- Primary Location: AU - Perth, WA - 58 Mounts Bay Road

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM's Building Engineering team continues to experience significant growth across Australia, and we are seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to join our expanding team in Perth, WA.

Working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering innovative, technically challenging building services solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects, including aviation, healthcare, defence, education, data centres,



commercial developments and transport infrastructure.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior technical leadership position, drive the successful delivery of major projects, and contribute to a growing team that is shaping the future of the built environment.

How you'll make a difference:

Lead technical delivery: Drive the design and delivery of complex electrical engineering solutions across healthcare, defence, transport, data centres, sports facilities and other major building projects, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

Provide technical leadership: Act as a senior technical authority, overseeing design reviews, providing expert guidance and ensuring the effective integration of electrical systems and installation strategies.

Drive project excellence: Manage and oversee multiple projects concurrently, balancing technical quality, programme, commercial considerations and client expectations to deliver successful project outcomes.

Collaborate across disciplines: Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop integrated building services solutions, providing expertise across lighting, power distribution, fire and life safety, and low-voltage systems.

Develop our people: Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, championing technical excellence,



innovation and continuous professional development while helping build the capability of our growing Perth team.

The qualities that will help you thrive:

Ideally 12+ years' experience in Electrical Engineering, gained within a Building Services consultancy, senior contracting environment or government department, with a strong track record of delivering technically complex projects across multiple sectors.

Chartered Qualified Engineer (CPEng) status, with RPEV and/or RPEQ registration highly regarded.

Proven ability to lead and manage multiple technical projects concurrently, applying advanced electrical engineering expertise to deliver high-quality, innovative and practical solutions.

Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, relevant building codes and electrical engineering systems, with the confidence to provide technical direction, undertake design reviews and guide project teams.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated experience mentoring, developing and supporting engineers at various stages of their careers.

Due to the nature of some of our projects, Australian Citizenship is preferred, with previous Defence security clearance considered highly advantageous.

Why you'll love working with us

- Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing, and hybrid work options.
- Purchase up to 6 weeks of additional annual leave per year.
- Volunteer and representation leave.
- Flex public holidays - swap Easter or other holidays for those that suit you better.

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📌 Principal Electrical Engineer (Perth)
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