**Director of Substation Operations**

2 months ago


Adelaide, South Australia AECOM Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled professional to lead our Substation Operations team in delivering complex energy infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with key clients to deliver major energy projects, leveraging your expertise in primary substation systems and design review.
  • Lead and support engineers across large multidisciplinary energy projects, driving delivery and technical excellence.
  • Identify and lead innovation, seeking and implementing new approaches to enhance our ability to meet client needs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project delivery aligns with AECOM's client promise.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in consulting, with a proven understanding of substation projects and primary substation systems.
  • Familiarity with complex energy projects and substation design standards, including HV substation design and protection schemes.
  • Proven background in partnering closely with clients to deliver remarkable projects.
  • Approachable leader with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Local market knowledge of the National Electricity Market (NEM) and a strong understanding of the energy market across Australia and/or New Zealand.

What We Offer

AECOM provides a dynamic work environment, opportunities for growth and development, and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We offer a range of benefits, including hybrid work options, a global well-being program, and access to industry-leading technology and thinking.



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