Power Transmission & Distribution Leader, Queensland

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure that strengthens communities and creates a sustainable future.

As Power Transmission & Distribution Practice Leader, based in Brisbane, you'll build and lead a strong, team-oriented team, set the technical standard, and partner with clients to shape the future of energy infrastructure across Queensland.

What you’ll do

Leading our Queensland Power Transmission & Distribution practice, you'll grow capability, uphold delivery quality, and maintain Aurecon’s position as the trusted advisor our clients turn to.

- Build and grow a strong, collaborative T&D; team through coaching, mentoring and developing the next generation of technical leaders
- Set practice priorities and technical standards, ensuring consistent quality and reliable delivery across the portfolio
- Provide credible technical leadership on complex transmission and distribution projects - substations, overhead and underground lines, high-voltage networks and grid connections - and on projects across other markets that draw on the team's expertise
- Balance client expectations, technical standards, resourcing, and commercial outcomes in day-to-day decisions
- Champion technology-enabled ways of working and digital delivery across the discipline

In addition to your commercial and business acumen, you will play a critical role in strengthening client relationships, expanding industry networks, and enhancing the Aurecon’s reputation. Drawing on your established industry position and trusted client connections, you'll continue building our brand, expanding the project pipeline, and positioning the practice for future growth.



Your ability to develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships will be instrumental in supporting our ongoing success and creating new opportunities.

What you’ll bring

- Deep transmission and distribution engineering expertise, backed by relevant qualifications and RPEQ registration
- Experience leading and developing engineering teams
- Strong client relationships and a history of securing and delivering impactful work
- Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
- The ability to see the big picture, challenge assumptions, and translate strategy into practical outcomes

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You'll tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions and where we bring out the best in each other. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,500 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here: to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact [email protected]. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We're most interested in your individual thinking and experiences.

We've re-imagined engineering. Aurecon is an engineering and infrastructure advisory company, but not as you know it! Think engineering. Think again.

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📌 Power Transmission & Distribution Leader, Queensland
🏢 Aurecon Group
📍 Queensland