Overview
In this role you will lead AECOM's Network Planning capability across Australia and New Zealand, guiding transmission, distribution planning and grid integration. You will partner with utilities, developers and government to shape long-term investment strategies that support decarbonisation and energy security. You’ll manage multidisciplinary teams, deliver complex power systems projects and build trusted client relationships. This is an opportunity to influence the region’s critical energy infrastructure with a collaborative, expert-led approach. You’ll contribute to innovative solutions within a global energy team and drive technical excellence.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible start and finish times
- hybrid working
- job-share opportunities
- flexible public holiday arrangements
- diverse career pathways locally and globally
- well-being program
Responsibilities
- Lead the Network Planning capability across Australia and New Zealand.
- Partner with utilities, network operators, 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 in key energy markets.
- Support business growth through market engagement and thought leadership.
- Mentor and develop technical leaders while expanding capability across the Energy business.
- Collaborate with regional and global experts to deliver innovative client solutions.
- Drive technical excellence, quality and project outcomes in 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 the energy transition challenges.
- Experience working with utilities, regulators, renewable 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
- relationship management
- leadership
- power systems
- transmission and distribution planning
- grid integration
Network Planning Leader, ANZ | Energy in Perth 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.
