Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Associate Director - Electrical Engineer
Lead multi‑disciplinary building services projects across ANZ as senior electrical engineer.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The position demands oversight of complex building projects across health, education, defence, transport, commercial, aviation, sports and data‑centre markets, ensuring designs meet Australian codes and standards while fostering innovation and high‑quality documentation. • Lead delivery of complex, multi‑disciplinary building projects across health, education, defence, transport, commercial, aviation, sports and data‑centre sectors in Australia. • Provide technical leadership and governance for electrical building services design, ensuring compliance with Australian codes, standards and best‑practice engineering principles. • Review design calculations, specifications, models and documentation to drive innovation, quality and coordinated outcomes. • Build and maintain trusted client relationships, support business development and secure a pipeline of high‑profile projects. • Strengthen AECOM’s Building Services capability in ANZ by contributing to strategy, team growth and capability development.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸project delivery
- ▸design governance
- ▸design review
- ▸client relations
- ▸capability building
- ▸compliance management
What You Bring
Candidates should hold a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering with roughly fifteen years of consultancy experience, be chartered with Engineers Australia (CPEng) or hold equivalent registration, and demonstrate deep knowledge of local codes, strong communication, and proven project‑commercial management skills; Australian citizenship and defence security clearance are highly preferred. • Bachelor of Electrical Engineering with ~15 + years of consultancy experience delivering complex building services projects. • Chartered status with Engineers Australia (CPEng) or equivalent registration, eligible for state professional registration. • Deep technical expertise in discipline‑related design and extensive knowledge of Australian codes, standards and regulations. • Exceptional communication and stakeholder‑management skills with ability to engage clients, contractors, consultants and senior project teams. • Proven track record in project and commercial management, leading multi‑disciplinary teams on high‑profile, technically challenging projects. • Australian citizenship and eligibility for Defence Security Clearance (Baseline or Negative Vetting 1 preferred).
Requirements
- ▸electrical engineering
- ▸15+ years
- ▸cpeng
- ▸australian codes
- ▸stakeholder mgmt
- ▸security clearance
Benefits
AECOM offers flexible work arrangements, up to six weeks of purchasable annual leave, the option to swap public holidays, and continuous learning opportunities such as lunch‑and‑learns, professional development courses, and paid study leave, all within an inclusive environment that supports diverse backgrounds and neurodiversity. Employees benefit from hybrid work models, a robust global well‑being program, and access to industry‑leading technology, while the company’s culture champions integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and a safe, respectful workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. • Flexible work arrangements including alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid options. • Up to six weeks of additional annual leave purchasable each year. • Flexibility to swap public holidays for those that suit personal needs. • Continuous learning opportunities: lunch‑and‑learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, five days paid study leave and global career prospects. • Inclusive culture welcoming diverse backgrounds, disabilities, neurodiversity and providing adjustments during the hiring process.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time