Senior Electrical Designer - Resources + Industry

How you’ll make a difference We have a diverse growth opportunity for a Senior Electrical Designer to join our Resources + Industry team in Townsville. You will contribute to the planning, modelling and documentation of electrical systems, ensure quality and compliance with relevant Australian standards, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver best-for-project outcomes. You will also support junior team members and help drive efficiency, innovation and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced designer who enjoys technical challenges, client interaction, and contributing to high-performing project teams. You’ll be involved in all phases of project delivery and participate in some of the following: Perform advanced electrical design and drafting using AutoCAD, MicroStation, ProjectWise and related design tools. Develop concept designs with minimal supervision and ensure safety and innovation are embedded early. Produce high-quality drawings, models and documentation aligned with AECOM’s workflows and quality standards. Identify and resolve design clashes by collaborating with engineering and drafting partners. Manage your own work scope, schedule and deliverables, including small project components. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your capability within a high-performing, multidisciplinary environment. The qualities that help you thrive 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. In this diverse role, you’ll bring a number of skills and experience, such as: Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar (required). 5+ years’ experience in electrical design and drafting for mining, industrial or heavy-industry projects. Strong understanding of Australian electrical standards and guidelines. Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ProjectWise and MS Office. Experience across areas such as materials handling, pump stations, mine services, ventilation, and fuel/oil infrastructure. Why you’ll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Swap public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. 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Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. 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. 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