Principal Electrical Engineer - Building Services

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Department: Electrical Engineering

Work Location: hybrid

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Design & Engineering – Building Services team to meet the demands of our strong and growing pipeline of work. As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will lead and manage the electrical design delivery process across complex buildings projects and be accountable for delivering high quality design outcomes that meet the scope, budget, program and safety requirements of the project.

You will have a proactive client focused mindset, with a best-for-project approach to delivery. You will contribute to our team’s success in delivering projects across health, education (tertiary and secondary), research and transport-oriented developments such as integrated stations and large-scale precinct redevelopments.

• Deliver and sign-off on electrical design from feasibility study to practical completion for major projects, ensuring the highest level of sustainability, innovation and quality.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, influencing decisions, and promoting Arcadis.
• Oversee resource allocation, collaborate with other design disciplines, and ensure the integrity of the overall design meets client expectations.
• Understand our clients' businesses and the industry to consolidate company and personal credibility.
• Lead by example in technical issues, problem-solving, and fostering a culture of innovation within the team.
• Provide expertise, assist in technical decision-making, and offer creative solutions to project challenges.
• Work seamlessly with all disciplines and architects, employing a multidisciplinary design thinking mindset to ensure comprehensive and integrated project solutions.
• Be proactive in mentoring the team, fostering their growth and development.
  

First and foremost, you share our passion for improving quality of life. You are a seasoned electrical engineering professional with more than 10 years of experience, strong industry ties and demonstrated credibility in a design consulting environment. You will come to us with:

• Extensive experience within the buildings sector with a particular interest in experience within the Health, Education, Research sector.
• Commitment to improving quality of life through sustainable and innovative design.
• Strong commercial skills in contracting, invoicing, debt management, and client management.
• Proven ability to build and maintain enduring client relationships, resulting in repeat work.
• Confidence in liaising with clients and contractors to achieve successful outcomes.
• Experience managing interdisciplinary design interfaces and projects collaboratively.
• Experience in communications and security.
• Engineering degree with Chartered status or equivalent professional accreditation.
  

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