Technical Director, Primary Engineering

Shape the future of Australias energy network. As a Technical Director Primary Engineering at AECOM youll lead our high-performing Substations team in Sydney delivering complex transmission and distribution projects that power millions of homes and businesses. This is your opportunity to set the technical direction grow a talented team and influence the next generation of energy infrastructure across the nation.

What will a day in this role look like

• Lead and inspire our Primary (Substations) team setting the technical direction mentoring emerging talent and fostering a high-performing inclusive culture.
• Oversee the design and delivery of complex primary systems including layouts detailed drawings earthing design equipment specifications and system studies ensuring safe high-quality outcomes.
• Build and nurture strategic client relationships with key utilities and TNSPs acting as a trusted technical advisor and ensuring AECOM delivers exceptional outcomes on major substation and transmission projects.
• Drive business growth by identifying opportunities shaping winning proposals and aligning the teams capabilities with AECOMs strategic energy objectives.
• Shape industry practice and thought leadership representing AECOM at national and international forums (e.g. CIGRE EEA) and sharing expertise on primary systems innovation and emerging technologies.

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 primary engineering experience ideally 15 years in substation or transmission & distribution projects within Australia including concept detailed design and delivery.
• Deep technical knowledge of transmission and distribution primary systems including substation layouts earthing design studies and high-voltage equipment specification.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a track record of guiding multidisciplinary teams engaging stakeholders and building collaborative inclusive cultures.
• Commercial and strategic acumen demonstrated through winning work managing budgets and delivering profitable projects in the consulting environment.
• Proven project / design management capability with the ability to coordinate complex programs manage risk and ensure on-time high-quality outcomes.

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us:

• Flexible work arrangements including alternative start/finish times part-time job-sharing and hybrid work options
• 26 weeks paid parental leave 2 weeks paid partner leave and up to 12 weeks paid alternative primary carer leave
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns professional development courses financial study assistance 5 days paid study leave global career opportunities
• Beautiful office overlooking the harbour diverse and inclusive team fresh fruit barista coffee morning tea celebrations social events and much more!

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