Technical Director - Electrical Engineering

Company Description

“I work for AECOM because we cover a broad engineering landscape which challenges our engineering and consultancy skills through the best projects. The depth of skill and knowledge across the regions means anything is possible.” – Tamsin Cash – Sector Manager, Building Engineering

Come grow with us.

Our global portfolio of work comprises the design of iconic and award-winning buildings and landscapes. From strategic planning through to project realisation, the connections we make among people and place provide sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve. We place a premium on investing in digital capabilities and innovations which bring a unique consistency and efficiency to our scalable work. Together with our clients, we are working to evolve and elevate the built environment across markets including social infrastructure, transit, defence, sports, technology and commercial, while focusing on solutions that promote long term health and wellbeing for all.

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

Due to strategic growth, we are looking for a Technical Director level Electrical Engineer to join our diverse Building Services team, based in Melbourne. This role offers a rare leadership opportunity within our Building Engineering team. You will provide technical leadership on a variety of multi-disciplinary projects across ANZ.

Please note this position is available in Sydney and Melbourne.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Lead the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary building projects across our key markets including health, education, defence, transport, commercial, aviation, sports and data centres throughout Australia.

• Provide technical leadership and governance across electrical building services design, ensuring compliance with Australian codes, standards, and best-practice engineering principles.

• Drive innovation and excellence in project execution by reviewing design calculations, specifications, models, and documentation, ensuring high-quality, coordinated outcomes.

• Build and maintain trusted client relationships, supporting business development and securing a strong pipeline of high-profile building services projects.

• Mentor and develop multidisciplinary services engineering team, fostering technical excellence, leadership capability, and a high-performance team culture.

• Strengthen AECOM’s Building Services capability across ANZ, contributing to local and national strategy, team growth, and capability development.

Qualifications

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

What are we looking for from you?

• Bachelor of Electrical with (ideally) 20+ years of consultancy experience delivering complex building services engineering projects.

• Chartership with Engineers Australia (CPEng), other equivalent registration and holds or is eligible for state level professional registration (RPV).

• Extensive technical expertise in discipline related design, with deep knowledge of Australian codes, standards and regulations.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging clients, contractors, consultants, and senior project teams.

• Proven excellence in project and commercial management, leading multi-disciplinary teams on high-profile, technically challenging projects.

• Demonstrated leadership, emotional intelligence and fostering of a high-performing, technically capable team with the strong team culture.

• Due to the nature of this role candidates with an Australian Citizenship and eligible for Defence Security Clearance are highly preferred. Existing clearance to Baseline or Negative Vetting 1 is highly regarded.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options

• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year

• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

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.

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.

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About 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. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

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: J10143989

Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ANZ

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid