Director, Substations - Primary Systems (Relocate to Sydney, Australia!)

Leading the change toward a sustainable and equitable future

The energy sector is undergoing a transformational shift, with energy providers focused on reducing carbon emissions and pivoting towards renewable energy and green fuel alternatives to best manage the effects of climate change.

AECOM is a leading provider of engineering, environment and construction services, and is contributing its deep experience to help strategically plan, develop, design and construct energy infrastructure to not only meet future demands but to deliver sustainable legacies for our clients, community and our planet.

We look at our projects as part of the broader energy system and across the whole life cycle, from commissioning to decommissioning. We help our clients achieve the right balance across the spectrum of generation through renewable energy sources, solar, wind, stored energy, hydropower and fossil fuels; and alternative energy fuels including hydrogen and electrification.

Join our Sydney Energy team in delivering some of the most exciting Transmission and distribution projects across Australia and New Zealand. This is a chance to lead projects and partner with some of our key clients while benefiting from our diverse career pathways in Energy and taking part in some of the world most iconic renewable energy projects!

We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

What will a day in this role look like:

• Partner with key clients to delivery major energy projects across Australia and New Zealand
• Lead, deliver and support Engineers across large multidisciplinary Energy projects, with a focus on Primary Systems Substation design and design review.
• Drive delivery and technical excellence and ensuring our project teams are delivering on the AECOM client promise
• Identify and lead innovation by seeking and implementing new approaches that continuously enhance our ability to meet the needs of our clients.

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.  

What are we looking for from you?

• Ideally 10 years’ experience and proven understanding of consulting in substations projects, with experience in primary substation systems (up to 500kV).
• Familiarity with complex Energy projects and substation design standards, including HV substation design, protection schemes and primary plant technologies
• Proven background in partnering closely with clients to deliver remarkable projects
• Approachable leader with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Local market knowledge of NEM and strong understanding of the Energy market across Australia and/or New Zealand.

If you're interested in relocating to Sydney, Australia for this role, we provide the necessary assistance and support to make this transition as smooth as possible for you and your family. Overseas and interstate applications are highly encouraged.

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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 you’re 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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll 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 person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.