Associate Director - Electrical Engineering

Associate Director - Electrical Engineering

AECOM Australia PTY LTD is seeking an Associate Director - Electrical Engineering for a full-time, hybrid role in Sydney NSW. The remuneration includes a Competitive Base + Super + Leave Options.

AECOM Australia PTY LTD is a global company involved in the design of award-winning buildings and landscapes, focusing on sustainable outcomes through strategic planning and project realization. The company invests in digital capabilities and innovations for consistency and efficiency. AECOM works with clients to evolve and elevate the built environment across sectors including social infrastructure, transit, technology and logistics, and commercial and corporate real estate, with a focus on long-term health and wellbeing.

AECOM is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, recognising the value of diverse perspectives. AECOM is a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, a #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner, and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

Job Description Due to strategic growth, AECOM Australia PTY LTD is looking for an Associate Director level Electrical Engineer to join its Building Services team in Sydney. This role presents a leadership opportunity within the Building Engineering team, involving technical leadership on multi-disciplinary projects across ANZ.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Lead the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary building projects across key markets including health, education, defence, transport, commercial, aviation, sports, and data centres throughout Australia.
• Provide technical leadership and governance for electrical building services design, ensuring compliance with Australian codes, standards, and best-practice engineering principles.
• Drive innovation and excellence in project execution through the review of design calculations, specifications, models, and documentation, aiming for high-quality, coordinated outcomes.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships, supporting business development and securing a strong pipeline of high-profile building services projects.
• Strengthen AECOM’s Building Services capability across ANZ, contributing to local and national strategy, team growth, and capability development.

Qualifications The qualities that help you thrive: The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but all applications will be considered.

• Bachelor of Electrical with (ideally) 15+ years of consultancy experience delivering complex building services engineering projects.
• Chartership with Engineers Australia (CPEng), other equivalent registration, and holds or is eligible for state-level professional registration (RPV).
• Extensive technical expertise in discipline-related design, with deep knowledge of Australian codes, standards, and regulations.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging clients, contractors, consultants, and senior project teams.
• Proven excellence in project and commercial management, leading multi-disciplinary teams on high-profile, technically challenging projects.
• Candidates with Australian Citizenship and eligibility for Defence Security Clearance are highly preferred due to the nature of this role. Existing clearance to Baseline or Negative Vetting 1 is highly regarded.

Additional information Why you’ll love working with us:

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing, and hybrid work options.
• Opportunity to purchase up to 6 weeks of additional annual leave per year.
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.
• Continuous learning and growth opportunities, including lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, and global career opportunities.

AECOM welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If adjustments are required during the hiring process, please inform AECOM.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, and the role may close earlier than anticipated. It is encouraged to apply as soon as possible if this opportunity is of interest.

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