Technical Director Electrical Data Centre Design

Working within our Data Centres Market Sector you will act as a key ambassador for the data centre community across ANZ and within AECOM globally. With proven experience delivering data centre projects for major technology clients you will lead electrical engineering within multi-disciplinary teams and collaborate closely with our global Data Centre network.

Due to continued growth in our Technology / Data Centre Sector we are seeking an experienced Technical Director Electrical Data Centre Design with a strong track record in project delivery. This role is central to strengthening AECOMs position in the Hyperscale and Co-location markets and contributing to sector strategy and Thought Leadership.

The role can be based in Sydney Melbourne or Brisbane.

How youll make a difference:

• Lead electrical delivery for data centre projects acting as a recognised technical expert and ensuring all outputs meet the needs of our diverse client base.
• Drive project excellence by defining objectives and deliverables organising schedules and resources applying strong engineering judgement and ensuring consistent high-quality standards across the Data Centre Electrical sector.
• Provide strategic oversight for APAC technical delivery including setting benchmarks managing risk mentoring and developing the team and supporting knowledge transfer across the sector.
• Strengthen client partnerships by fully understanding their business organisational structure and culture and proactively responding to their requirements and market changes.
• Lead sector growth activities including bid and proposal development thought leadership contributions and ensuring seamless co-ordinated Electrical services delivery across the region.

Qualifications :

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply all applications will be considered.

The qualities that help you thrive:

• Extensive experience delivering electrical engineering projects within Data Centres and other Mission Critical environments with strong client-facing credentials and a reputation for technical excellence.
• Proven capability in work winning alongside strong commercial acumen including the management of project teams budgets schedules and quality.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical design and engineering practices for Data Centres including power distribution resilience redundancy and overall interface with client technical requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively both internally and externally and eligibility to obtain Baseline (or higher) AGSVA clearance.
• Relevant professional qualifications including a degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) certification and registration or eligibility for registration (e.g. CPEng NER) ideally complemented by Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with CIBSE or an equivalent institute.

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us:

• Flexible work arrangements including alternative start/finish times part-time job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Flex public holidays swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns professional development courses financial study assistance 5 days paid study leave global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those with disabilities additional health or mental health needs and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in and the role may close earlier than expected so if this opportunity sounds like you we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time