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Mott MacDonald • Sydney, NSW, AU

Electrical Engineer

Employment type:  Full time
Salary:  £79,000 – £81,000 per annum
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Job Description

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Your Opportunity

Due to an ever-growing portfolio of projects, we are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Electrical Engineer to contribute to the success of our growing Energy team in Sydney. This is a fantastic opportunity to be actively involved in an innovative and highly motivated team of professionals and be instrumental in delivering landmark projects within NSW and across Australia. With an increasing and diverse portfolio of work, we need someone who has a proven record in this field, and who has a pro-active and enthusiastic approach with a drive to succeed and help develop the team.

The key responsibilities include:

  • Develop and produce relevant electrical designs and associated documentation, including contributing to complex multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Design in accordance with Australian and all relevant standards.
  • Liaise with relevant Design Delivery Managers/Engineers and other relevant discipline members of the project team on multi-disciplinary projects to ensure they are completed in a financially responsible manner, to time, cost, quality and safety standards, as well as satisfying client and asset management requirements.
  • Participate in investigations as required and prepare draft technical investigation reports and technical specifications.
  • Liaise with relevant discipline members of the project team on project specifications and requirements to establish a shared understanding of design scope, budget, time constraints, success indicators, quality, environmental and safety standards and perform design tasks accordingly.
  • Collaborate with the wider project teams regarding the status of design projects so a collaborative approach can be taken to address issues as they arise.

About You

  • A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience.
  • Design experience and strong understanding of electrical engineering
  • In-depth knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and industry guidelines.
  • Experience in the technical delivery of multi-disciplinary projects
  • Flexibility to work on a broad range of projects supporting earthing and bonding designs
  • Experience preparing design and assessment reports
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy

Salary range for this role is between 79,000 to 81,000

Culture & Benefits

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

Employee ownership

  • Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
  • Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
  • As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
  • Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

  • Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly
  • Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
  • Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
  • Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development

You’ve got this!

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply! #LI-RZ1

Company benefits

Accrued annual leave
Adoption leave – 26 weeks full pay
Annual bonus
Annual pay rises
Bank holiday swaps
Bike parking
Book swaps
Buddy scheme
Buy or sell annual leave
Carer’s leave – up to 5 days, two of which are paid
Compassionate leave
Critical Illness Insurance
Cycle to work scheme
Dental coverage
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks full pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 2 weeks
Enhanced pension match/contribution – matched up to 7%
Enhanced sick pay
Ergonomic workstations
Eye Care Support – Eyecare vouchers
Faith rooms
Fully stocked snack cupboard
Further education support
Health assessment
In house training
Income protection
L&D budget
Learning platform
Life assurance
Life insurance – 4 x salary
Lunch and learns
Meditation space
Meditation space
Mentoring
Modern office
On-site shower
On-site yoga classes
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Pregnancy loss leave
Pregnancy support
Private booths
Private GP service – Private Medical care for all UK staff
Professional subscriptions – We pay for your primary professional annual subscription
Referral bonus
Religious celebration leave
Reservist leave – 10 days leave
Returnship
Salary sacrifice
Share options
Shared parental leave – We match up to 24 weeks full pay
Study support
Tax-free childcare
Teambuilding days
Theme park discounts
Travel loan
Women’s health leave
Menopause support

Working at Mott MacDonald

Company employees:

18,000 worldwide

Gender diversity (m:f:n-b):

0:35:65

Hiring in countries

Australia

Bulgaria

Canada

Czechia

France

Germany

Hong Kong

India

Ireland

Italy

Japan

Malaysia

New Zealand

Saudi Arabia

Singapore

South Korea

Spain

Taiwan

Thailand

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

United States

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Awards & Accreditations

2nd – Career Progression

2nd – Career Progression

Flexa awards 2025
3rd – Family Friendly

3rd – Family Friendly

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Flexible

Flexible

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Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

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Culture

Culture

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