Associate Director - Secondary Engineer at Aecom in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | Kablio

Role

Description

client liaison

design review

project lead

team collaboration

project management

Serve as a client-facing contact, providing advice, maintaining strong relationships, and ensuring clear, professional communication .
Prepare, review, and sign off on detailed design drawings, protection reports, and relay configurations to meet Australian Standards and client requirements.
Act as Project Lead and Technical Authority on secondary systems projects.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across transmission, distribution, renewables, traction power, and other multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver innovative and technically outstanding solutions.
Lead project teams, oversee timelines and budgets, with continued guidance and support to peer engineers.

Requirements

electrical engineering

rpev

secondary protection

control systems

transmission network

project leadership

Degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar), with RPEV (or equivalent) or the ability to obtain.
Extensive technical competency and leadership experience in secondary protection and control system projects.
Experience in Transmission Network Service Providers within Australia is highly coveted.
Strong understanding of transmission and distribution system protection and control in accordance with Australian Standards.
Demonstrated experience in project leadership, client-facing roles, and consultancy environments, with excellent communication and relationship management skills.
Proven experience in detailed design, preparation of protection reports, preparation of relay configurations and review/sign-off of technical documentation.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities
26 weeks paid parental leave, 2 weeks paid partner leave and up to 12 weeks paid alternative primary carer leave

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Born 1990

Year of Formation

The company was formed in 1990 through the merger of five legacy firms.

$16B annual revenue

Annual Revenue

The company generates over $16 billion in revenue annually and ranks highly in ENR's global design firm lists.

150+ countries

Global Presence

The company operates in over 150 countries worldwide.

Megaprojects delivery

Project Scope

The company is known for delivering megaprojects such as cable-stayed bridges, Olympic venues, ports, transit hubs, and disaster recovery works.

Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century.
Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada.
Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

Culture + Values

Safety first - We put safety at the core of everything we do.
Integrity - We act with the highest ethical standards.
Collaboration - We believe in the power of teamwork.
Innovation - We embrace creativity and foster new ideas.
Sustainability - We are committed to creating a sustainable future.

Environment + Sustainability

2040

Net Zero Carbon Target

Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.

50%

Emission Reduction Target

Committed to reducing operational carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.

Focus on decarbonization across client projects and operations.
Developed strategies for climate resilience and adaptation.
Initiated projects that contribute to sustainable infrastructure and urban planning.

Inclusion & Diversity

50% gender parity

Gender Parity Target

Aim to achieve gender balance in leadership positions by 2030.

35% increase

Women Leadership Growth

Achieved significant growth in women representation in leadership roles in 2022.

Committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity across the company.
Implemented programs to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

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Role

Description

client liaison

design review

project lead

team collaboration

project management

Serve as a client-facing contact, providing advice, maintaining strong relationships, and ensuring clear, professional communication .
Prepare, review, and sign off on detailed design drawings, protection reports, and relay configurations to meet Australian Standards and client requirements.
Act as Project Lead and Technical Authority on secondary systems projects.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across transmission, distribution, renewables, traction power, and other multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver innovative and technically outstanding solutions.
Lead project teams, oversee timelines and budgets, with continued guidance and support to peer engineers.

Requirements

electrical engineering

rpev

secondary protection

control systems

transmission network

project leadership

Degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar), with RPEV (or equivalent) or the ability to obtain.
Extensive technical competency and leadership experience in secondary protection and control system projects.
Experience in Transmission Network Service Providers within Australia is highly coveted.
Strong understanding of transmission and distribution system protection and control in accordance with Australian Standards.
Demonstrated experience in project leadership, client-facing roles, and consultancy environments, with excellent communication and relationship management skills.
Proven experience in detailed design, preparation of protection reports, preparation of relay configurations and review/sign-off of technical documentation.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities
26 weeks paid parental leave, 2 weeks paid partner leave and up to 12 weeks paid alternative primary carer leave

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Born 1990

Year of Formation

The company was formed in 1990 through the merger of five legacy firms.

$16B annual revenue

Annual Revenue

The company generates over $16 billion in revenue annually and ranks highly in ENR's global design firm lists.

150+ countries

Global Presence

The company operates in over 150 countries worldwide.

Megaprojects delivery

Project Scope

The company is known for delivering megaprojects such as cable-stayed bridges, Olympic venues, ports, transit hubs, and disaster recovery works.

Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century.
Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada.
Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

Culture + Values

Safety first - We put safety at the core of everything we do.
Integrity - We act with the highest ethical standards.
Collaboration - We believe in the power of teamwork.
Innovation - We embrace creativity and foster new ideas.
Sustainability - We are committed to creating a sustainable future.

Environment + Sustainability

2040

Net Zero Carbon Target

Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.

50%

Emission Reduction Target

Committed to reducing operational carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.

Focus on decarbonization across client projects and operations.
Developed strategies for climate resilience and adaptation.
Initiated projects that contribute to sustainable infrastructure and urban planning.

Inclusion & Diversity

50% gender parity

Gender Parity Target

Aim to achieve gender balance in leadership positions by 2030.

35% increase

Women Leadership Growth

Achieved significant growth in women representation in leadership roles in 2022.

Committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity across the company.
Implemented programs to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

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