Electrical Engineer

at  Arcadis

As an Arcadian, you already help us deliver world leading sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. You are part of our global business comprising 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 continue to solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

You share our passion for improving the quality of life and embrace challenges of working to build and extend complex major rail infrastructure. You must have:

• A flair for engaging with clients and stakeholders at all levels
• Experience in Railway Traction Power design, substation construction and electrified rail transit systems
• Experience with distribution substation, traction substation, earthing and bonding, Lightning protection, electrolysis.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills, both internal and external
• Relevant engineering degree
• Minimum 3 years’ Undergraduate/ Graduate experience
• Working towards Chartered status or equivalent professional accreditation.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

Off the back of exciting project wins in our rail sector nationally, we are looking for Traction Power Engineers with experience in the rail industry to join our team in Sydney.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The main responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Performing required activities associated with Traction Power projects (investigation, analysis and design) in line with client and Arcadis specifications, national standards and codes of practice
• Preparing and registering all relevant documentation and design reports and ensuring that all documentation is current, accurate and in compliance with Arcadis requirements
• Maintaining ongoing communication with relevant Project Managers/Team Leaders and clients when required, to ensure effective communications on matters relevant to the project
• Contributing to the resolution of technical issues on projects
• Working in collaboration with other design disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall design
• Reviewing completed engineering work to ensure accuracy
• Gaining awareness of, and familiarity with, the commercial aspects of projects to develop commercial skills
• Developing innovative and entrepreneurial thinking and behaviour
• Building a profile in the industry and keeping up-to-date with innovations and developments
• Engaging in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time by your manager or Arcadis
• Ensuring you are familiar and compliant with Health and Safety regulations and guidelines
• Ensuring you are familiar with local Traction Power and Earthing and Bonding standards