Senior Designer - Electrical (Resources + Industry)

AECOM is seeking a Senior Designer - Electrical (Resources + Industry) to be based in South Africa's Enterprise Capabilities office in Centurion. This position will support a team locally based in South Africa and Global Teams. The team's core focus is delivering mining, industrial and associated designs into AECOM's global Resources + Industry business. As a part of AECOM's culture, it offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement which accommodates both office and out-of-office work schedules.

About Enterprise Capabilities

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry.

With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.

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As a Senior Designer - Electrical (Resources + Industry) you will be a key contributor within a multidisciplinary design team, working closely with regional engineers, designers, project managers and global delivery teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective and fit-for-purpose solutions on mining and industrial projects. Working within a collaborative global delivery model, you will contribute to the successful execution of projects while maintaining alignment with clients, regulatory, and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

Produce and coordinate detailed electrical designs, layouts drawings, models and documentation in accordance with the standards applicable to the project location, client specifications, and project requirements.; Perform advanced electrical design and drafting using AutoCAD, MicroStation, ProjectWise, BIM Forma and other relevant software.; Develop concept and detailed designs for mine services, materials handling facilities, transport systems, water infrastructure, fuel facilities, industrial plants and associated electrical systems.; Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, structural, civil, process and control systems disciplines to ensure fully integrated design outcomes.; Participate in model reviews, design reviews and clash resolution activities to support efficient project delivery.; Manage drawing registers, design deliverables, document workflows and assigned work packages.; Conduct quality reviews of your own work and provide checking and mentoring support to junior designers.; Collaborate effectively with regional project teams, stakeholders and clients to manage technical queries, priorities and deliverables.; Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, design innovation and the development of standardised work practices.; Support the development of engineering capability and knowledge sharing across the global delivery network.

Requirements

Able to work independently on complex electrical design tasks while seeking clarification where the technical basis is incomplete.; Accurate and disciplined, with a strong record of self-checking and document control.; Clear communicator who can collaborate confidently across countries, cultures and disciplines.; Organised and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines without losing control of quality.; Proactive and solutions-focused, with the confidence to raise design concerns and risks early.; Collaborative and willing to mentor colleagues, share knowledge and support team delivery.; Demonstrated experience supporting Australian, North American, or other international engineering projects within a global delivery environment.; Familiarity with Australian Standards, client specifications and engineering delivery practices is highly desirable. Demonstrated learning agility and the ability to quickly adopt new standards and project requirements are essential.; An associated degree, diploma or advanced diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design or a related discipline.; At least 8 years of electrical design and drafting experience within mining, resources, industrial, energy or heavy industry sectors.; Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, with experience producing coordinated 2D and 3D design deliverables.; Experience with engineering document management systems such as ProjectWise and controlled digital delivery workflows.; Experience across concept, pre-feasibility, feasibility, detailed design or construction-support phases.; Professional fluency in written and spoken English and confidence collaborating with international stakeholders.; Experience in materials handling, underground crushing, mine infrastructure and services, pump stations, ventilation, fuel facilities, industrial power or substations - advantageous; Experience with BIM coordination and multidisciplinary model review environments - advantageous; Experience delivering Australian or other international projects and applying project-specific standards - advantageous; Demonstrated experience mentoring junior designers and contributing to design capability development - advantageous