Company Description

Come and 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 sectors including social infrastructure, transit, technology and logistics, and commercial and corporate real estate, 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 aFortune 500 Most Admired Company, aWGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and anAWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

Job Description

Due to strategic growth, we are looking for an Associate Director level Electrical Engineer to join our diverse Building Services team, based in Sydney. This role offers a rare leadership opportunity within our Building Engineering team. You will provide technical leadership on a variety of multi-disciplinary projects across ANZ.

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 robust 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 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.

What are we looking for from you?

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.

Due to the nature of this role candidates with an Australian Citizenship and eligible for Defence Security Clearance are highly preferred. 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 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

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.

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