Airport Utilities Network Leader: Hydraulics & Gas

Perth Airport; Tasmania; Ibrido; AUD 180.000 - 260.000; Tempo pieno

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AECOM is seeking a Network Planning Leader for ANZ to steer network planning, power systems and grid integration across Australia and New Zealand, engaging utilities, regulators and developers.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, shape long-term investment strategies for decarbonisation and energy security, and mentor technical leaders while collaborating with regional and global experts.

Competenze

• Significant experience in power systems, transmission and distribution planning.
• Strong understanding of electricity networks and energy markets.
• Experience with utilities, regulators or large infrastructure clients.
• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams on large-scale technical projects.
• Ability to identify and grow strategic client opportunities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Passion for developing people and building high-performing teams.

Mansioni

• Lead AECOM's Network Planning across Australia and New Zealand.
• Partner with utilities, developers and government stakeholders on strategic planning initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership across transmission and distribution planning, power system studies and grid integration.
• Shape long-term network investment strategies that support decarbonisation and energy security objectives.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering complex power systems and network planning projects.
• Build and strengthen trusted client relationships across key energy markets.
• Support business growth through market engagement, thought leadership and work-winning activities.
• Mentor and develop technical leaders while building capability across the wider Energy business.
• Collaborate with regional and global experts to bring innovative solutions to clients.
• Drive technical excellence, quality and project outcomes across the Network Planning practice.

Conoscenze

Power systems

Transmission planning

Grid integration

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

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Network Planning Leader, ANZ

Company Description

Come and grow with us.
AECOM's Energy practice provides a wide range of services from consulting and engineering design to energy engineering, energy procurement and construction (EPC) for power, energy efficiency, and renewable energy clients.
Our understanding of the big picture - and the interconnection between generation, distribution, storage, and the demand side of the meter - allows us to deliver holistic strategies that improve and modernise next generation energy infrastructure.
We connect knowledge and experience across our global framework to bring together a unique combination of engineers, planners, scientists, and project managers who advance cleaner, secure, and more sustainable energy solutions.

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.

Job Description

Shape the future of Australia's and New Zealand's electricity networks.
At AECOM, we're delivering some of the most significant energy infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand, helping clients navigate the energy transition and build resilient, sustainable power systems for future generations.

As our Network Planning Leader, ANZ, you'll provide strategic leadership across network planning, power systems and grid integration, helping utilities, developers, government agencies and major energy clients solve complex challenges associated with transmission, distribution, renewable energy and storage projects.

This is an opportunity to combine technical leadership, client engagement, project delivery and team development while influencing the future direction of one of the region's most critical industries.

How you'll make a difference

• Lead AECOM's Network Planning capability across Australia and New Zealand.
• Partner with major utilities, network operators, renewable energy developers and government stakeholders on strategic planning initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership across transmission and distribution planning, power system studies and grid integration projects.
• Help shape long-term network investment strategies that support decarbonisation and energy security objectives.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering complex power systems and network planning projects.
• Build and strengthen trusted client relationships across key energy markets.
• Support business growth through market engagement, thought leadership and work-winning activities.
• Mentor and develop technical leaders while building capability across the wider Energy business.
• Collaborate with regional and global experts to bring innovative solutions to clients.
• Drive technical excellence, quality and project outcomes across the Network Planning practice.

Qualifications

What we're looking for
You will be recognised within the energy industry for your technical expertise, leadership capability and ability to influence outcomes across complex stakeholder environments.

You'll likely bring:

• Significant experience within power systems, transmission and distribution planning, network strategy or grid integration.
• Strong understanding of electricity networks, energy markets and the challenges associated with the energy transition.
• Experience working with utilities, regulators, renewable energy developers or major infrastructure clients.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering large-scale technical projects.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to identify and grow strategic client opportunities.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Passion for developing people and building high‑performing teams.

Why you'll love working with us

Work on projects that matter
Help shape the future electricity system across Australia and New Zealand while supporting some of the region's most significant energy investments.

Flexibility that works for you
We support flexible start and finish times, hybrid working, job‑share opportunities and flexible public holiday arrangements.

Grow your career your way
Whether your aspirations are technical, project, client or people leadership focused, you'll have access to diverse career pathways locally and globally.

A genuinely connected Energy team
Join a collaborative network of technical specialists, project leaders and industry experts working across renewable energy, transmission, distribution, generation and storage.

Additional Information

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 neuro‑diverse 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.