Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Job Description
Leading the change towards a sustainable and equitable future.
AECOM is a leading provider of engineering, environment and construction services, and is contributing its deep experience to help strategically plan, develop, design and construct energy infrastructure to not only meet future demands but to deliver sustainable legacies for our clients, community and our planet.
We look at our projects as part of the broader energy system and across the whole life cycle, from commissioning to decommissioning. We help our clients achieve the right balance across the spectrum of generation through renewable energy sources, solar, wind, stored energy, hydropower and fossil fuels; and alternative energy fuels including hydrogen and electrification.
We're one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
As a Principal Substation Design Engineer within our highly successful national Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team, you will be involved in the primary design of HV transmission and distribution projects throughout the Australia and NZ (ANZ) region.
Working within an engaging team of T&D experts in a supportive environment, you will contribute to the design of some of ANZ's critical electrical infrastructure that will ultimately improve the reliability and quality of supply to our communities.
What will a day in this role look like:
Leading the concept and detailed design of HV substation primary systems, HV cable systems and earthing systems for NZ and Australian clients
Managing a range of medium - large scale projects and interfacing with clients on new opportunities
Compiling budget estimates, pricing schedules and providing technical expertise to clients in accordance with project time, quality and cost objectives
Drafting design reports and assisting with the preparation of proposals
Attending site visits and carrying out inspections and testing as required eg. soil resistivity testing
Qualifications
What are we looking for from you?
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
University degree - BE Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent
Minimum of 8 years' experience in transmission and distribution substation design
Knowledge of the Transmission and Distribution industry in New Zealand. Design experience with NZ and/or Australian electrical utilities will be highly favoured
Site experience/experience in projects being constructed and commissioned
Experience in suitable software packages
Excellent organisation and communication skills
Additional Information
About AECOM
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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