Principal Electrical Digital Designer

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.

The Opportunity

Due to strong growth and an exciting pipeline of projects, Mott MacDonald's Building Services team has an exciting opening for a Senior Electrical Engineer in the Adelaide office. You will be joining a diverse and passionate team with a proven track record delivering major projects across Australia.

Based in Adelaide, enjoying the benefits of a capital city without long commute times, this role is open to interstate candidates who are ready for an exciting new chapter. Surrounded by beaches and hills, Adelaide is home to some of Australia’s best events, including the world’s second largest arts Fringe Festival, Gather Round,  LIV Golf and V8 supercars. A domestic relocation package is provided for successful candidates.

We have secured a significant pipeline of work on some of the largest projects in Australia in the Buildings market and we want you to be a part of this exciting growth. Not only will you have the chance to work on groundbreaking projects, but you'll also enjoy the beautiful landscapes and rich history of South Australia's coastal capital.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Excellence

• Lead Building Services digital delivery and BIM coordination on major projects across Buildings, Defence and Transport market sectors, with a focus on Electrical Services modelling.

• Promote consistent application of BIM standards, templates, families and workflows.

• Support the development and implementation of national BIM standards and procedures.

• Drive technical excellence in digital design, model quality and information management.

• Champion integrated engineering and engineer-led modelling workflows.

• Contribute to the development of computational design and automation initiatives.

Project Delivery

• Act as BIM Lead on complex multi-disciplinary Building Services projects including drawing planning and production.

• Develop Digital Delivery Plans, BIM Execution Plans and model governance processes.

• Coordinate federated models and manage multidisciplinary design interfaces.

• Lead model reviews, clash detection workshops and model-based coordination activities.

• Ensure project BIM deliverables meet client and project requirements.

• Support project teams in achieving programme, quality and commercial objectives.

Team Leadership

• Provide day-to-day leadership and mentoring to BIM Designers and developing BIM practitioners.

• Assist with capability assessments, development plans and technical coaching.

• Support recruitment and onboarding of BIM staff.

• Foster collaboration across locations and disciplines.

National BIM Team Collaboration

• Participate in the national Buildings BIM network.

• Promote resource sharing and collaboration between offices.

• Support implementation of national BIM initiatives and improvement programs.

• Contribute lessons learnt and innovation outcomes from project delivery.

Global Delivery Service (GDS) Integration

• Coordinate BIM and digital delivery support from GDS resources.

• Assist project teams in integrating Australian and GDS workflows.

• Promote effective utilisation of GDS as a delivery and engineering support partner.

Innovation and Digital Development

• Promote the adoption of automation, computational design and emerging digital delivery technologies.

• Support evaluation and implementation of new BIM tools and workflows.

• Contribute to business improvement and productivity initiatives.

Attributes, Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

Essential

• Significant experience in Building Services BIM and digital delivery including Revizto.

• Experience in Defence projects preferred, with ability to hold an Australian Government Security Clearance essential.

• Advanced Revit capability across Building Services disciplines.

• Experience coordinating overseas project delivery teams.

• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary BIM coordination.

• Experience leading digital delivery on medium to large projects.

• Knowledge of ISO 19650 information management principles.

• Experience working within cloud-based Common Data Environments including Autodesk Construction Cloud / BIM 360.

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Demonstrated mentoring and leadership capability.

Desirable

• Experience with Dynamo, scripting, automation or computational design.

• Experience on major infrastructure, aviation, defence, health or complex buildings projects.

Technical Capability Requirements

• Advanced Revit modelling and content management.

• Understanding of Electrical Services Design (Diploma level qualification preferred in electrotechnology related field).

• Understanding of model federation and clash detection processes.

• Knowledge of model auditing, QA and governance.

• Capability in BIM execution planning and digital delivery management.

• Familiarity with interoperability workflows and common industry data standards.

• Understanding of digital engineering, information management and computational design principles.

Key Accountabilities

• Safe, compliant and high-quality BIM delivery.

• Development and mentoring of BIM team members.

• Consistent implementation of Buildings BIM standards.

• Effective integration of overseas resources.

• Support for recruitment and capability growth.

• Contribution to national BIM strategy outcomes.

• Continuous improvement of digital delivery efficiency and quality.

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.

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.

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!

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