Overview
In this role you will lead AECOM’s Network Planning capabilities for Australia and New Zealand, guiding transmission, distribution, and grid integration initiatives. You will work with utilities, developers, and government stakeholders to shape long-term network investment strategies that support decarbonisation and energy security. You’ll direct multidisciplinary teams delivering complex power systems projects and foster strong client relationships. This is a chance to influence the region’s energy transition and contribute to resilient, sustainable energy infrastructure. You will collaborate with regional and global experts to bring innovative solutions to clients.
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid working
- flexible start/finish times
- job-share opportunities
- flexible public holiday arrangements
- diverse career pathways
- wellbeing program
Responsibilities
- Lead AECOM's Network Planning capability across Australia and New Zealand
- Partner with utilities, network operators, renewables developers and government stakeholders on strategic planning
- Provide technical leadership across transmission and distribution planning, power system studies and grid integration
- Shape long-term network investment strategies supporting decarbonisation and energy security
- 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 and thought leadership
- Mentor and develop technical leaders while building capability across Energy
- Collaborate with regional and global experts to bring innovative solutions
- Drive technical excellence, quality and project outcomes across Network Planning
Key requirements
- Significant experience in power systems, transmission and distribution planning, network strategy or grid integration
- Strong understanding of electricity networks, energy markets and energy transition challenges
- Experience with utilities, regulators, renewables developers or major infrastructure clients
- Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering large-scale technical projects
- Commercial acumen and ability to identify and grow strategic client opportunities
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
- Passion for developing people and building high-performing teams
- stakeholder engagement
- leadership
- team mentorship
- power systems
- transmission and distribution planning
- grid integration
Network Planning Leader, ANZ | Energy in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: AECOM
At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working model, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in the South East, where you can make a meaningful impact on transport planning while enjoying a range of personalised benefits tailored to support your well-being and professional aspirations.
