Associate Director — MV Electrical Engineer for Renewables & Storage (Hybrid)

AECOM; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Associate Director - Electrical Engineer in Australia to lead the electrical design and delivery of medium-voltage systems for wind, solar, BESS and hybrid projects. You will steer the design from inverter interfaces through collector networks, substations and grid connections, balancing safety, performance, and constructability.

You will guide feasibility to commissioning, build DIgSILENT models, and mentor teams while coordinating across disciplines to deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• Experience designing medium-voltage electrical systems (11 kV–33 kV) across concept to detailed design stages.
• Demonstrated leadership, ownership of complex electrical design packages, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Strong ability to explain complex electrical issues clearly to clients and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design approach for MV balance of plant on utility-scale generation and storage projects.
• Develop and review design bases, single-line diagrams, equipment ratings and cable sizing.
• Build and review PowerFactory models and conduct load-flow, short-circuit, voltage, and harmonic studies.
• Select and review transformers and major electrical plant, including ratings and losses.
• Develop protection and control philosophies, relay settings, and commissioning plans.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, mentor engineers, and support procurement, construction and commissioning.

Skills

MV power-system design

Technical leadership

Client engagement

Power system analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Associate Director - Electrical Engineer in Australia to lead the electrical design and delivery of medium-voltage systems for wind, solar, BESS and hybrid projects. You will steer the design from inverter interfaces through collector networks, substations and grid connections, balancing safety, performance, and constructability.

You will guide feasibility to commissioning, build DIgSILENT models, and mentor teams while coordinating across disciplines to deliver high-quality