Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Major Projects Director - Transmission
Lead design delivery and technical leadership for major transmission projects
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Director 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 and solve technical challenges. They will drive transmission planning and development for large‑scale grid infrastructure, collaborate with delivery partners and multidisciplinary teams, and align technical, commercial, and program objectives with Major Project Delivery Leads and external stakeholders. • Provide senior technical and delivery leadership on complex transmission projects. • Lead transmission engineering workstreams and shape client 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 stakeholders. • Support for professional accreditation, chartership, and internal training programs.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸transmission leadership
- ▸engineering workstreams
- ▸grid planning
- ▸team collaboration
- ▸stakeholder alignment
- ▸accreditation support
What You Bring
Ideal candidates have a proven engineering background and are recognized technical leaders in delivering major transmission projects in Australia. They must demonstrate the ability to manage complex programs, possess strong commercial acumen and deep knowledge of the Australian transmission market, integrate diverse technical disciplines, and mentor engineers within a consultancy environment. • Proven engineering background with experience delivering major transmission projects in Australia. • Ability to act as a technical and senior delivery lead across complex programs. • Strong commercial acumen and deep understanding of the Australian transmission market. • Skill in integrating diverse technical disciplines to achieve project goals. • Demonstrated capability to mentor engineers and develop multidisciplinary teams. • Inclusive culture recognized for gender equality and LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Requirements
- ▸transmission
- ▸engineering
- ▸leadership
- ▸commercial
- ▸mentoring
- ▸integration
Benefits
AECOM offers flexible hybrid working, support for professional accreditation, internal training and mentorship programs, competitive salaries with peer rewards, and comprehensive well‑being resources such as EAP, gym rebates, and mental‑health support. The company also provides generous leave benefits, inclusive culture recognized for gender equality and LGBTQ+ inclusion, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging. • Flexible hybrid work arrangements with flexible start/finish times and part‑time options. • Competitive salary, peer rewards, service milestone awards, and employee savings programs. • Access to well‑being resources including Employee Assistance Program, gym rebates, and mental‑health support. • Paid parental/partner leave and option to purchase additional annual leave.
Work Environment
Hybrid