Technical Director - Electrical Engineering (Building Services)

Full-time

State/Province: South Australia

Business Group: DCS

Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd

Business Line: B&P; - Buildings & Places

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Operating Group: International

Primary Location: AU - Adelaide, SA

Come grow with us.

Our global portfolio of work comprises the design of iconic and award‑winning buildings and landscapes. From strategic planning through to project realisation, the connections we make among people and place provide sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve. We place a premium on investing in digital capabilities and innovations which bring a unique consistency and efficiency to our scalable work. Together with our clients, we are working to evolve and elevate the built environment across markets including social infrastructure, transit, defence, sports, technology and commercial, while focusing on solutions that promote long term health and wellbeing for all.

Everyone belongs at AECOM

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging – because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a

Fortune 500 Most Admired Company , a

WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality ,

#Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner

and an

AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer .

Due to strategic growth, we are looking for a Technical Director level Electrical Engineer to join our national building engineering team, based in Adelaide. This role offers a rare leadership opportunity within our Building Engineering Team – you will manage a large team of multi‑disciplinary building services engineers and modellers whilst using your technical knowledge to contribute to landmark projects across Australia and New Zealand.

How you’ll make a difference:

Lead the delivery of complex,



multi‑disciplinary building projects across our key markets including health, education, defence, transport, commercial, aviation, sports and data centres throughout Australia.

Provide technical leadership and governance across electrical building services design, ensuring compliance with Australian codes, standards, and best‑practice engineering principles.

Drive innovation and excellence in project execution by reviewing design calculations, specifications, models, and documentation, ensuring high‑quality, coordinated outcomes.

Build and maintain trusted client relationships, supporting business development and securing a strong pipeline of high‑profile building services projects.

Mentor and develop multidisciplinary services engineering team, fostering technical excellence, leadership capability, and a high‑performance team culture.

Strengthen AECOM’s Building Services capability across ANZ, contributing to local and national strategy, team growth, and capability development.

The following qualifications and experience are required for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

The qualities that help you thrive: Due to the nature of this role candidates with an Australian Citizenship and eligible for Defence Security Clearance are highly preferred.

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering with (ideally) 20+ 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 (RPEQ/RPEV).

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.

Demonstrated leadership, emotional intelligence and fostering of a high‑performing, technically capable team with the strong team culture.

Why you’ll love working with us:

Adaptable work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid work options

Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year

Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

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.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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📌 Technical Director - Electrical Engineering (Building Services) (Adelaide)
🏢 AECO
📍 Adelaide