Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 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 solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role Description This role is part of Arcadis' Global Excellence Centre (GEC) and will join our 3,000+ talented individuals working in India, Romania, and Philippines, in partnership with Arcadis' offices globally. The GEC brings key capabilities and capacity to support our clients seamlessly around the world. For those in GEC there are options to be dedicated to one country; developing deep knowledge and strong relationships, as well as opportunities to be part of teams working truly globally as a centre of excellence, offering diversity and variety. Arcadians are by nature, globally minded and culturally aware, and Arcadis strongly believes in flexibility which enables change over time as your career progresses. The GEC model is well embedded in Arcadis, and the strong relationships that exist between our global offices are truly unique: To deliver substation secondary design projects working with Arcadis Australia Power Team meeting high quality standards and drive technical excellence in the team. To bring engineering capabilities to preliminary and detail design of high voltage substation secondary systems such as protection and control, SCADA interfaces, and auxiliary systems. To develop industry knowledge of international design standards through internal technical training, certifications and continuing education. To demonstrate leadership on assigned projects and build capability of the team on secondary systems design. Role Accountabilities The main responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to: Preparing and reviewing engineering deliverables including complex reports, proposals, presentations, and drawing packages with the Brisbane Power Team. HV transmission and distribution substations secondary systems electrical design: protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, protection and control room layout, IED selection. Conducting protection coordination and developing tripping schemes. Taking personal responsibility for the preparation of detailed engineering documentation and leading the engineering effort for project including providing technical and performance oversight for members of the power team. To manage selected projects, project task/responsibilities as assigned, and/or design processes (or parts of projects) to meet agreed budget, quality and timeframe targets. To deliver fully documented designs to meet Client objectives and Arcadis quality system requirements. To develop the technical competency of direct reports/ junior team members and ensure application of relevant international and Australian standards and engineering knowledge in various projects. TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Apply engineering knowledge, techniques and tools complying with international design standards and Australian Codes and Standards relevant to assigned project. Prepare document and drawing package for the appropriate project design submission stage complying with codes and standards and delivering the design with high quality. Conduct internal review and quality checks of engineering drawings and design calculations to ensure compliance with the project's requirements. Prepare and register all relevant documentation and design reports and ensure all documentation is accurate and in compliance with the Arcadis and customer requirements. Leading interdisciplinary coordination as required for the project. Leading technical issue resolution processes. Liaise with other disciplines and ensure all requirements are understood. Understanding scope and change in scope when it arises. Use software packages as required for the design and delivery COMMERCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Record man-hour charges accurately into weekly timesheets and ensure correctness of project and non-project man-hour charges. Proactively manage selected projects (or components of projects), take responsibility for resource allocation, manage subcontractors, manage the production of analysis and design (including drawings and reports), ensure the integrity of the overall design (in collaboration with other design disciplines), quality assurance and client feedback. Identify opportunities and driving implementation of re-engineering strategies to maximise the profitability of design components. Pursuing new opportunities, identifying, and documenting scope, schedule, budget and exclusions. PEOPLE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: Resource and develop skills and knowledge base of more junior engineers assigned on projects. Liaise with other discipline leads assigned to projects. Self time-management. OTHERS: Liaise with Arcadis lead offices representatives and other consultants as appropriate to the project. Working to achieve project delivery on time to budget and to a high standard in accordance with Client expectations. Take responsibility for defined tasks within prescribed limits. Gain experience and proficiency in Arcadis systems and procedures. Become familiar and compliant with Health and Safety regulations and guidelines. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required relevant to the role from time to time Qualifications & Experience: An ideal candidate for this role will have the following qualifications and experience: At least 7 years' experience in substation secondary design, preferably in a consulting environment. Consulting experience in power projects in Australia is preferred. Experience in the production of CAD documentation to Australian Utility Standards and other international design standards. Experience in utility processes from concept stage to construction and as-built drawings will also be beneficial. Graduate of Bachelor of Technology/ Science in Electrical Engineering from recognized University. Excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Excellent mathematical skills applied in engineering calculations. Organizational skills and proactive approach in project management. Ability to provide solutions to technical problems. Ability to lead, with good influencing, motivating and delegating skills. Actively continue to develop technical knowledge and new emerging technology through regular CPD training. Professional registration r working towards it with any leading engineering body such as Engineers Australia is preferred although not mandatory. Highly Regarded Skills The ability to develop complex models in ETAP, SKM PTW and conduct protection coordination study. At least 2 years' experience in design & drafting electrical infrastructure in Australia, general familiarity with the electricity supply industry, electricity transmission and distribution practices and related topics. Drafting standards experience and knowledge and application of functions within CAD. Computational design, design algorithms and automation of data manipulation Why Arcadis We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. Join Arcadis. Create a legacy. #JoinArcadis #CreateALegacy
