Network Planning Leader, ANZ | Energy

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

Company Description

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.

Come and grow with us.

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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 neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry‑leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

ReqID: J10158866

Business Line: Energy