Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Major Projects Director - Transmission & Distribution
Lead technical delivery and client advisory for major transmission projects across Australia and New Zealand
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this position you will provide senior technical and delivery leadership on complex transmission projects, act as a trusted advisor to clients, and lead engineering workstreams that shape strategy, solve technical challenges and influence outcomes. You will drive transmission planning and development activities, collaborate with delivery partners and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions, and work closely with Major Project Delivery Leads and external partners to align technical, commercial and program objectives. • Provide senior technical and delivery leadership for complex transmission projects. • Lead transmission engineering workstreams and shape project strategy. • Drive planning and development of large‑scale grid infrastructure nationwide. • Collaborate with delivery partners and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions. • Align technical, commercial and program objectives with Major Project Delivery Leads and external partners. • Manage major client work packages with strong commercial acumen. • Integrate diverse technical disciplines to achieve successful project outcomes. • Mentor engineers and develop multidisciplinary team capability within a consultancy environment. • Support for professional accreditation, internal training, mentoring and graduate programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸technical leadership
- ▸engineering lead
- ▸grid planning
- ▸integrated solutions
- ▸client management
- ▸mentoring
What You Bring
The ideal candidate has a proven engineering background and is recognised as a technical leader in delivering major transmission projects in Australia. You must be capable of operating as a senior delivery lead across complex programs, possess strong commercial acumen and deep knowledge of the Australian transmission market, and be able to integrate diverse technical disciplines to achieve shared goals. Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and developing multidisciplinary team capability within a consultancy environment is also required. • Demonstrate proven engineering background and technical leadership in Australian transmission projects. • Inclusive culture recognised for gender equality and LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Requirements
- ▸engineering
- ▸leadership
- ▸transmission
- ▸senior lead
- ▸commercial
- ▸mentoring
Benefits
AECOM offers flexible hybrid working arrangements, flexible start/finish times and part‑time options, along with strong career‑growth support such as professional accreditation, internal training, mentoring and graduate programmes. Compensation includes competitive salaries, peer rewards, service‑milestone awards and employee savings/cashback schemes, while well‑being benefits cover Employee Assistance Programs, gym rebates and mental‑health resources. Additional leave benefits include paid parental/partner leave and the option to purchase extra annual leave, all within an inclusive culture recognised for gender equality and LGBTQ+ inclusion. Working at AECOM provides a dynamic environment where integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and a pioneering mindset are championed. Employees benefit from hybrid work options, access to industry‑leading technology and transformational projects, and a robust global well‑being program, all within a safe and respectful workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. • Flexible hybrid working with adjustable start/finish times and part‑time options. • Competitive salary, peer rewards, service‑milestone awards and employee savings/cashback schemes. • Access to Employee Assistance Programs, gym rebates and mental‑health resources. • Paid parental/partner leave and option to purchase additional annual leave.
Work Environment
Hybrid