MV Electrical Design Lead — Grid-Scale Gen & Storage

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

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Associate Director - Electrical Engineer to lead the technical electrical design and delivery of medium-voltage systems for utility-scale wind, solar, BESS and hybrid projects in Australia. The role centers on leadership, practical design, and cross-disciplinary coordination.

You will manage from feasibility to commissioning, develop design bases and diagrams, run PowerFactory studies, review EPC/OEM designs, and mentor engineers while balancing safety, performance,

Qualifications

• Significant experience (12+ years) designing and leading medium-voltage electrical systems (11 kV–33 kV).
• Proven ability to produce practical, coordinated designs across calculations, drawings and specs.
• Experience with DIgSILENT PowerFactory load-flow and fault studies.
• Knowledge of transformers, switchgear, protection principles and commissioning plans.
• Experience in engineering consulting, EPC contracting or utilities; renewable energy exposure advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for MV balance of plant on utility-scale generation and storage projects.
• Develop and review design bases, single-line diagrams, cable sizing and earthing.
• Build and review PowerFactory models and perform load-flow and short-circuit studies.
• Specify transformers and major electrical plant, including ratings and losses.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs and provide technical reviews during procurement, construction, and commissioning.

Skills

Medium-voltage design

Leadership

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Client engagement

Project coordination

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Associate Director - Electrical Engineer to lead the technical electrical design and delivery of medium-voltage systems for utility-scale wind, solar, BESS and hybrid projects in Australia. The role centers on leadership, practical design, and cross-disciplinary coordination.

You will manage from feasibility to commissioning, develop design bases and diagrams, run PowerFactory studies, review EPC/OEM designs, and mentor engineers while balancing safety, performance,