Come grow with us.

Become part of our dynamic Water business which boasts around 600 experts across Australia and New Zealand and 6000 globally. Collaborate with top-tier civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

Everyone belongs at AECOM

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

The Role

Due to significant contract awards within our ANZ Water business, we are expanding our Water Infrastructure Team in Southeast Queensland (SEQ), these awards bring a secure 10 year pipeline of work.

We are looking for a senior or principal level electrical and controls engineer to join our Brisbane office. By joining our team, you will gain exposure to projects across all industries including municipal water and wastewater, mining, coal seam gas, and transport and will have the opportunity to work and collaborate with both interstate and international offices.

How you’ll make a difference

• Deliver electrical engineering and process automation solutions for water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and associated systems including HVAC, ventilation, and fire protection.

• You will be involved in delivering electrical and controls design packages for projects across QLD, Northern NSW and Asia Pacific

• Contribute and lead the preparation of proposals, design schedules, budgets and technical and commercial submissions for bid proposals associated with electrical process automation and controls for external clients; either as standalone bids or as part of wider project teams,

• From a technical perspective, you will be responsible for:

  • Electrical systems design including instrumentation, power distribution, control and communications;

  • Technical studies including modelling and computational analysis;

  • Electrical project cost estimating;

  • Computer aided drafting.

• Mentor junior members of the team.

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.

• Demonstrated experience on municipal water and/or wastewater projects

• Experience working within a dynamic consulting and design environment & industrial automation and electrical, instrument and control systems engineering.

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering & CPEng / RPEQ

• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite

• Project Management & Quality Management procedures (desirable).

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

• Volunteer and representation leave

• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

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.