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Job Description

As a result of significant project wins across the region and based on our growth strategy, AECOM is looking for a passionate and highly driven Senior Analyst (Energy/Techno-economics/Decarbonisation) to lead and deliver mining & industrial infrastructure projects. This newly created position will support our current internal and external clients, whilst assisting with new pursuits to further grow and sustain our team.





Own the quantitative modelling that underpins AECOM's advisory work producing the technical & financial analysis, allowing clients to assess options and make informed capital allocation decisions on complex energy and decarbonisation investments. The role spans hybrid energy system modelling across traditional thermal generation, variable renewable generation, energy storage, grid connection and/or islanded network culminating in hybrid systems for mine sites, heavy industry or network planning feasibility & associated business cases.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable moving between engineering design assumptions, financial model construction, and client-ready narrative. Working with a high performing team, you will deliver projects for a diverse range of mining, heavy industry and water sector clients.

This position has the flexibility to be based out of Brisbane, Melbourne or Adelaide locations.

How you’ll make a difference

- Develop and maintain the practice's suite of techno-economic models: LCOE, LCOA, NPV/IRR, project finance models for hybrid energy and decarbonisation investments
- Lead technical feasibility studies for hybrid energy systems (solar PV, wind, BESS, diesel displacement, configurations) for mining, industrial and remote applications




- Perform comparative technology assessments evaluating competing decarbonisation pathways including direct electrification, fuel switching, across technical performance, capital cost, operational cost, and carbon abatement metrics
- Develop energy balance models sizing generation, storage, and load management systems to meet industrial load profiles with defined reliability criteria
- Awareness and involvement in government grant applications on behalf of clients and/or agencies including prepare techno-economic case studies for Safeguard Transformation Stream, ARENA, CEFC, and state government funding programs
- Translate technical analysis into client-ready outputs with a advisory style, decision-quality reports, investment committee presentations
- Ability to scope and estimate techno-economic workstreams either as part of larger project proposals or as stand-alone bespoke proposals
- Interface with clients, vendors, IPP’s and specialists to align engineering outcomes with operational and strategic objectives.

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. 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.

- Bachelor of Economics and/or Engineering (or equivalent) and Undergraduate degree in economics and/or engineering (electrical, mechanical, chemical, or renewable energy engineering preferred)
- Proficient in modelling software such HOMER, MATLAB, excel etc.
- 8+ years of experience in energy systems modelling, techno-economic a

📌 Senior Analyst (Brisbane)
🏢 Aecom
📍 Brisbane