Associate Director Electrical Engineer

We are looking to engage an experienced Associate Director Electrical Engineering to lead multidisciplinary delivery for mining and minerals processing projects covering studies FEED and EPC(M) execution.

You will provide technical leadership in power systems and controls drive design excellence and digital delivery mentor teams and build trusted client relationships.  This role suits a handson leader who can balance delivery oversight technical authority and strategic growth within our Mining & Metals practice.

How youll make a difference:

• Lead electrical engineering across project lifecycles (concept PFS/FS FEED detailed design construction support commissioning) for mining concentrators materials handling and downstream processing.
• Own technical governance for MV/LV systems including primary distribution substations MCCs drives/VSDs earthing & lightning protection coordination arcflash and load flow/short circuit/harmonic studies (e.g. ETAP/PowerFactory).
• Integrate electrical controls and digital solutions for crushers mills flotation dewatering conveyors stockpiles smelting/refining tailings and water systems.
• Oversee specifications singlelines protection schematics cable sizing/routing layouts I/O lists PLC/SCADA architecture and functional descriptions aligned to client standards.
• Plan and manage scope schedule budget risk and change; report performance and drive issue resolution with contractors and vendors.

Qualifications :

The qualities that help you thrive:

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply all applications will be considered. 

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 12 Years experience delivering electrical engineering for heavy industry ideally mining and minerals processing (both greenfield and brownfield).
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams on study and execution phases with demonstrable project outcomes.
• Depth in MV/LV power systems design and analysis protection and motor control for large rotating equipment and balanceofplant.
• Working knowledge of PLC/SCADA/DCS integration industrial networks and interface with OEM packages.
• Strong command of relevant standards and safebydesign principles; familiarity with arcflash and protection coordination best practice.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement written and verbal communication and commercial acumen.

Additional Information :

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders past present and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.  Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here:  AECOM

AECOM is the worlds 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. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre 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. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll 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 persons potential and well help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders past present and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.  Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here:  AECOM

AECOM is the worlds 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. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre 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. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll 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 persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time