Associate Engineer - Electrical, Rail & Metro

SMEC are looking for an Associate Electrical Engineer to join our rail team in Sydney. The successful candidate will design and deliver low voltage, high voltage, earthing and bonding engineering components for various rail projects locally and nationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and delivery of lighting, low voltage, high voltage, earthing and bonding engineering services for various rail projects

• Production of engineering drawings, reports, specifications and tender packages from preliminary through to construction

• Conducting feasibility studies, load calculations and site inspections

• Reviewing electrical designs, ensuring that analysis and design tasks undertaken meet appropriate technical standards and the requirements of the client and SMEC

• Production of engineering reports and supporting tender proposals

• Proactively collaborating with team members, contributors and stakeholders to maintain quality, timeliness and co-ordination of project deliverables

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

• 8+ years’ industry experience

• Experience preparing detailed electrical design documentation across rail and other transport infrastructure projects

• AutoCAD, Revit, PowerCAD, AGI 32, DIALux, CDEGS software experience

• Must have strong understanding of relevant Australian codes and standards, as well as Safety Assurance and System Engineering processes

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work effectively with a multi-disciplinary engineering organisation

• Accountability for project delivery and budget

• CPEng

SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.

As a family‑friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.

How To Apply

To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link and follow the prompts. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Awestha Momand - awestha.momand@sjgroup.com

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

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