ANZ Network Planning Leader – Hybrid Energy Grid Innovator

AECOM; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Network Planning Leader for Australia and New Zealand to steer strategic planning across transmission, distribution and grid integration. You will drive major energy projects, engage utilities and regulators, and lead multidisciplinary teams delivering complex power systems initiatives.

Join a collaborative Energy team focused on decarbonisation, reliability and growth, with flexible/hybrid work arrangements and opportunities to influence national infrastructure outcomes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within power systems, transmission and distribution planning, network strategy or grid integration.
• Strong understanding of electricity networks and energy markets during energy transition.
• Proven record leading multidisciplinary teams on large-scale technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead AECOM's Network Planning capability across Australia and New Zealand.
• Partner with utilities, developers and government on strategic planning initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership across transmission, distribution, studies and grid integration.
• Shape long-term network investment strategies supporting decarbonisation and energy security.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams delivering complex power systems and network projects.
• Build trusted client relationships across key energy markets.
• Support growth through market engagement and thought leadership.
• Mentor technical leaders and expand capability across Energy.
• Collaborate with regional and global experts to deliver innovative solutions.
• Drive technical excellence, quality and project outcomes.

Skills

Power systems

Grid integration

Transmission planning

Network strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Team development

Job description

AECOM seeks a Network Planning Leader for Australia and New Zealand to steer strategic planning across transmission, distribution and grid integration. You will drive major energy projects, engage utilities and regulators, and lead multidisciplinary teams delivering complex power systems initiatives.

Join a collaborative Energy team focused on decarbonisation, reliability and growth, with flexible/hybrid work arrangements and opportunities to influence national infrastructure outcomes.