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The energy sector is undergoing a transformational shift, with providers focused on reducing carbon emissions and transitioning toward renewable energy and green fuel alternatives to address the impacts of climate change.
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. As a leading global provider of engineering, environmental and construction services, we partner with clients to plan, design and deliver energy infrastructure that meets future demand while creating sustainable legacies for communities and our planet.
Our Energy team works across the full project lifecycle — from commissioning through to decommissioning — delivering integrated solutions across renewable generation (solar, wind, hydropower), energy storage, grid and transmission, fossil fuels, and emerging technologies including hydrogen and electrification.
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Job DescriptionDue to significant growth across our Renewable Energy and broader Energy portfolio, we have an exciting opportunity for a Major Projects Director to partner with key clients and lead the design delivery of major energy projects across Australia and New Zealand.
This leadership role offers exposure to complex, high-profile projects and the opportunity to build long-term client relationships while shaping the future of AECOM’s Energy capability, based from our state-of-the-art Melbourne office.
What will a day in this role look like?
- Provide senior technical and delivery leadership across complex transmission projects, acting as a trusted advisor to clients
- Lead transmission engineering workstreams, working closely with clients to shape strategy, solve technical challenges and influence project outcomes
- Drive transmission planning and development activities, supporting the technical development of large-scale grid infrastructure nationwide
- Operate at the forefront of major transmission projects, collaborating with delivery partners and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions
- Work closely with Major Project Delivery Leads and external partners to align technical, commercial and program objectives
The following qualifications and experience are highly regarded, but we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.
What are we looking for from you?
- Proven engineering background and a recognised technical leader in delivering major transmission projects in Australia
- Capability in operating as a technical and senior delivery lead across complex transmission programs, managing major client work packages
- Strong proven commercial acumen in major project delivery and deep understanding of the Australian transmission market
- Ability to integrate diverse technical disciplines to drive successful project delivery toward a shared goal
- Demonstrated capability in mentoring engineers and developing multidisciplinary team capability within a consultancy environment.
Why you’ll love working with us
- Flexible Working Conditions (FlexWorks): Employees can utilize hybrid work-from-home arrangements, flexible start/finish times, and part-time options.
- Career Growth and Development:
- Support for professional accreditation and chartership.
- Internal training, mentoring, and young professional committees.
- Structured Graduate and Summer Internship programs with mentoring.
- Compensation and Recognition: Competitive salaries, peer rewards, service milestone awards, and employee savings/cashback programs.
- Well-being and Health: Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), gym rebates, and mental health resources.
- Leave Benefits: Paid parental and partner leave, plus the option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Inclusive Culture: Recognized as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, with strong commitments to diversity and inclusion.
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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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. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. 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. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
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.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
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.
