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Company Description
Energy is an exciting place to be working as we continue to see changes in the way we generate, transmit and use electricity across all our markets as we work to decarbonise the industry. Mark Lampard, Director - Transmission + Distribution
Come and grow with us.
AECOM’s Energy practice across Australia and New Zealand comprises approximately 250 experts, offering a broad range of services, including consulting, engineering design, energy procurement, and EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) for power, energy efficiency, and renewable energy clients.
Job Description
Due to a strong project pipeline, AECOM’s Energy Team is seeking an experienced Associate Director – Secondary Engineer to lead and deliver complex secondary systems projects. Based in Melbourne, this role is ideal for a seasoned engineer with strong consultancy experience, technical leadership capabilities, and a client-focused mindset.
How you’ll make a difference:
- Act as Project Lead and Technical Authority on secondary systems projects.
- Prepare, review, and sign off on detailed design drawings, protection reports, and relay configurations to meet Australian Standards and client requirements.
- Lead project teams, oversee timelines and budgets, with continued guidance and support to peer engineers.
- Serve as a client-facing contact, providing advice, maintaining strong relationships, and ensuring transparent, professional communication.
Qualifications
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
The qualities that help you thrive:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar), with RPEV (or equivalent) or the ability to obtain.
- Extensive technical competency and leadership experience in secondary protection and control system projects.
- Proven experience in detailed design, preparation of protection reports, preparation of relay configurations and review/sign-off of technical documentation.
- Strong understanding of transmission and distribution system protection and control in accordance with Australian Standards.
- Experience in Transmission Network Service Providers within Australia is highly coveted.
- Demonstrated experience in project leadership, client-facing roles, and consultancy environments, with excellent communication and relationship management skills.
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
- 26 weeks paid parental leave, 2 weeks paid partner leave and up to 12 weeks paid alternative primary carer leave
- Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, 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.
AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
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📌 Associate Director - Secondary Engineer
🏢 Aecom
📍 Melbourne