Principal Engineer - Electrical (Resources + Industry)

AECOM
Pretoria
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityExperience: 12+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Lead and influence","Mentorship","Inclusive leadership","Client focus"]

Provide principal-level technical leadership for electrical engineering work across mining, industrial, energy, and associated infrastructure. Lead complex electrical work packages through studies, detailed design, procurement, construction support, and commissioning, with oversight of HV/LV power systems, substations, and power distribution. Own and review engineering deliverables and assurance approaches, coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces, mentor engineers, and drive standardization, digital adoption, and continuous improvement within geographically dispersed teams.

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Principal Engineer - Electrical (Resources + Industry)

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Job Summary

Provide principal-level technical leadership for electrical engineering work across mining, industrial, energy, and associated infrastructure. Lead complex electrical work packages through studies, detailed design, procurement, construction support, and commissioning, with oversight of HV/LV power systems, substations, and power distribution. Own and review engineering deliverables and assurance approaches, coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces, mentor engineers, and drive standardization, digital adoption, and continuous improvement within geographically dispersed teams.
Location: Pretoria
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the technical delivery of complex electrical engineering work packages across study, design, construction and commissioning phases.
  • •Provide technical oversight for HV and LV power systems, substations, power distribution, mine infrastructure, process plants, and industrial facilities.
  • •Develop and review design criteria, calculations, studies, technical reports, specifications, datasheets, scopes of work, and engineering deliverables.
  • •Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces as Lead Electrical Engineer, and establish checking, verification, and technical assurance to ensure quality and compliance.
  • •Mentor engineers and designers, strengthen technical governance, and support standardization, digital adoption, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Pay and Benefits

Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid LeaveRetirement SavingsEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent recognized engineering qualification.
  • •At least 12 years of experience in electrical engineering within mining, resources, industrial, energy, water, or heavy industry sectors.
  • •Registered Professional Engineer with a recognized professional body.
  • •Demonstrated consulting or EPCM experience and the ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering delivery.
  • •Strong technical capability in HV/LV systems, substations, distribution networks, industrial electrical infrastructure, or related power systems.
Experience:12+ yearsMiningResourcesIndustrialEnergyWaterEPCMConsulting
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering
Skills:CommunicationLead and influenceMentorshipInclusive leadershipClient focus
Certifications:Registered Professional Engineer
Languages:English
Tech Stack:HV/LV systemsSubstationsPower distributionDistribution networksPower systemsEngineering deliverablesDesign criteriaCalculationsTechnical reportsSpecificationsDatasheetsScopes of workAustralian StandardsRenewable energy integrationIndustrial control systemsCommunications networksEPCM

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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