Senior Associate Electrical Engineer for Melbourne- Building Services only!

About the Company

Meinhardt is one of Australia’s foundation engineering and professional services organisations. With a legacy of seventy years of continuous operation in Australia at Meinhardt, we don’t just engineer; we innovate. 

We are now a global powerhouse with 7000 staff across 60+ offices. We are passionate about the role that engineers can play in decarbonising the world’s-built environment, using engineering innovation and creativity to create sustainable communities and enduring legacies.

In ANZ, Meinhardt is now embarking on a period of growth and transformation. . We want to redefine the role of engineering in society. We seek passionate people to join us on this journey. In return we will offer you the opportunity to work on large-scale game-changer projects, offering excellent opportunities to enhance your technical expertise and grow your capability whilst delivering sustainable healthcare and data centre infrastructure to the market.

If you want to be part of a business that is forging an exciting future, and if you have the right experience, we want to hear from you. 

Location: Sydney

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior/Associate Electrical Engineer to lead innovative and sustainable building services designs across healthcare, commercial, data centre, and tertiary sectors. In this role, you will deliver high-quality engineering solutions, drive decarbonisation efforts, and embrace digital transformation. You will collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior engineers. Strong expertise in electrical building services, sustainability, and emerging technologies is essential. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of projects and shape the future of design.

Key Responsibilities

• Team leading including guiding and developing their team, with a strong focus on people and performance. They inspire and set standards while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and support. Key responsibilities include mentoring staff, identifying training needs, and ensuring the team is equipped to succeed. Team Leaders also monitor utilisation and productivity, holding team members accountable to KPIs and providing structure and clarity around expectations and growth.

• Project Leading  which require  overseeing and successful delivery of engineering projects. a Project Leader will manage scope, timelines, and quality to ensure outcomes align with client expectations. Acting as the primary client contact, they build trusted relationships and navigate feedback effectively. They also manage budgets and hours to ensure financial performance, communicate project risks and progress, and coordinate with both engineers and Team Leaders to assign tasks and maintain alignment. Their leadership drives delivery, client satisfaction, and profitability.

• Stay updated with relevant codes, standards, and legislative requirements to deliver effective technical solutions.

• Provide technical and administrative support through calculations, reports, tenders, and construction documentation.

• Offer accurate expertise and advice on engineering standards and best-value solutions.

• Review engineering designs and certification documents for compliance with procedures and standards.

• Manage project phases, ensuring timely delivery within budget and high-quality standards.

• Liaise with engineers, project teams, authorities, and clients to maintain strong relationships and provide updates.

• Deliver technical excellence and internal client service while meeting objectives and deadlines.

• Monitor and report team performance against project timelines, fees, and budgets.

• Prepare high-quality project reports that are technically sound, well-structured, and error-free.

• Execute engineering tasks, including specification writing, design work, and documentation, with minimal supervision.

• Ensure projects meet quality assurance standards and utilisation targets.

• Assist Project Director by providing progress updates and meeting expectations.

• Coordinate with sub-consultants and communicate any delays or issues.

• Take proactive actions to successfully complete assigned tasks while keeping Project Leaders informed.

• Provide project updates to clients, ensuring satisfaction and fostering repeat business.

• Support the preparation and coordination of tenders, proposals, and submissions.

• Register new projects in BST when acting as a Project Leader.

• Contribute to completing projects on time and within budget.

• Participate in team meetings and share knowledge to enhance capability within the team.

• Encourage knowledge sharing and technical learning among team members.

• Keep up-to-date with relevant technologies, techniques, legislation, and standards.

• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with the Integrated Management System (IMS).

• Drive and implement improvement initiatives in line with business plans.

• Participate in Occupational Health & Safety programs and follow workplace safety practices.

• Report hazardous conditions, near misses, and injuries immediately to management.

• Attend compliance training and ensure completion of required safety activities.

• Engage in professional development through seminars, courses, and in-house training.

• Submit daily timesheets electronically by the required deadline.

• Deliver high-quality client service for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Apply lateral thinking and innovative solutions to solve client and project challenges.

• Identify, develop, and implement process improvements for greater efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills & Experience

• Proven leadership in multidisciplinary engineering projects, with excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• 12+ years of local Electrical Engineering experience, with an Engineering degree, Chartered status, and NER registration.

• Extensive experience in electrical, ICT, Comms, and security engineering design, with a focus on project delivery, risk management, and problem-solving.

• Proficient in sustainable and cost-effective solutions, Section J, and various design software (ETAP, DIgSILENT Power Factory, PSCAD, AutoCAD, Revit, SKM PowerTools).

• Strong knowledge of electrical protection systems, SCADA, energy management, and electrical grid operations.

• Skilled in project accounting, budgeting, and managing client relationships.

• Strong team player with mentoring experience, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage tasks from inception to completion.

• Professional, flexible, and client-focused with a drive for continuous technical development.

Culture

Our employees work in an environment where initiative is encouraged, and excellence is rewarded. We believe that an innovative and enquiring approach is the best way to address our clients' challenges. Help us shape your region and engineer the world.