Director, Substations

Director, Substations - Primary Systems (Relocate to Sydney) 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, contributing its deep experience to help strategically plan, develop, design, and construct energy infrastructure to meet future demands and deliver sustainable legacies for our clients, community, and our planet.
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 key clients while benefiting from diverse career pathways in Energy and participating in some of the world's most iconic renewable energy projects
Job Description What will a day in this role look like: Partner with key clients to deliver major energy projects across Australia and New Zealand.
Lead, deliver and support Engineers across large multidisciplinary Energy projects, focusing on Primary Systems Substation design and design review.
Drive delivery and technical excellence, ensuring 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.
Qualifications 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 500k V).
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.
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.
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.
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.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.
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.
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