Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Technical Director - Electrical Engineering
Lead technical delivery of complex multi‑disciplinary building services projects across ANZ.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• 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, excellence and coordinated outcomes. • Build and maintain trusted client relationships to support business development and secure a pipeline of high‑profile projects. • Mentor and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams, fostering technical excellence and a high‑performance culture. • Contribute to AECOM’s Building Services capability by shaping local and national strategy, team growth and capability development.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸project delivery
- ▸technical leadership
- ▸design review
- ▸client relations
- ▸team mentoring
- ▸strategic planning
What You Bring
• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering with ~20 years of consultancy experience delivering complex building services projects. • Chartered status (CPEng) with Engineers Australia or equivalent, and eligibility for state professional registration. • Deep technical expertise in electrical design and thorough knowledge of Australian codes, standards and regulations. • Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills with ability to engage clients, contractors, consultants and senior project teams. • Proven track record in project and commercial management of high‑profile, technically challenging projects. • Demonstrated leadership, emotional intelligence and ability to nurture a high‑performing technical team. • Australian citizenship and eligibility for Defence Security Clearance (Baseline or Negative Vetting 1) preferred.
Requirements
- ▸electrical engineering
- ▸chartered engineer
- ▸electrical design
- ▸project management
- ▸stakeholder management
- ▸team leadership
Benefits
AECOM promotes a flexible, hybrid work environment where employees can choose alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing or remote arrangements. The company fosters an inclusive culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and provides support for employees with disabilities, mental health needs or neurodiverse conditions. • 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. • Flexible public holidays to swap for preferred days. • Continuous learning opportunities: lunch‑and‑learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave and global career options. • Inclusive hiring – open to candidates of all backgrounds, with adjustments available for disabilities or neurodiversity.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time