Associate Director

SYSTRA is a global engineering consultancy that provides services across transportation, technology, and security sectors. With more than 8,400 professional employees, our engineering capabilities ensure we deliver world-class, safe, and sustainable solutions to projects around the world.

When you join SYSTRA ANZ, you become part of a connected, passionate team that is motivated to find innovative solutions. SYSTRA ANZ is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values difference. We provide a collaborative environment, supporting our employees to achieve career goals and their maximum potential.
SYSTRA is already positioned as one of the leading transport engineering companies worldwide and is now working to become a leader in electromobility, including e-bus and electric vehicles and energy transition of diesel rail lines and. Recruiting the new **Associate Director - Emerging & Sustainable Mobility** is part of SYSTRA's plan to further strengthen its ANZ capability and expertise in zero emission transport systems, electromobility and energy transition, including for heavy rail.

**The opportunity**:
Reporting to the Director - Delivery & Growth Market ANZ, the Associate Director - Emerging & Sustainable Mobility will implement processes, controls, and resources to win and deliver work with the expected level of safety, quality and value for clients and SYSTRA ANZ.

**In this role, you will**:

- Understand the Energy Transition market in the Transport sector including zero emission transport systems and electromobility for road and rail vehicles.
- Develop and implement the Energy Transition Business Plan and Go to Market Strategies in line with SYSTRA's business strategies.
- Manage and deliver technical services to clients on energy transition and electromobility projects across ANZ, ensuring client satisfaction and compliance with SYSTRA's systems and processes.
- Manage and produce studies on Energy Transition in relation to strategic transport planning, transport operations and maintenance. This could include (for example) feasibility studies for development or conversion of transport networks/lines, maintenance facilities and related assets to sustainable energy sources.
- Support and contribute to the provision of Energy Transition services to clients, including specification of transport technologies and related assets (e.g. charging infrastructure), data analytics, modelling, resource management, development of deliverables and client and/or internal reporting.
- Define and take ownership of techniques and methods for technical work by others, providing clear guidance and interpretation of results.
- Utilise SYSTRA's analytical tools to optimise use of data in project outcomes and value and contribute to development of new tools.

**Required experience and skills**:

- Qualified (by a recognised tertiary or professional institution) in a relevant engineering discipline, or have sufficient practical experience to demonstrate equivalence to a Bachelor's or Master's degree
- Minimum 10 years' experience in Energy Transition and Transport Project Delivery
- Experience in electromobility, transition networks, transport planning, zero emissions transport systems, energy generation or any energy transition-related fields/disciplines.
- Domain knowledge in more than one specialist area; e-bus mode is a strong requirement, and knowledge of rail and electric vehicles is appreciated.

**Benefits of working at SYSTRA**:

- Competitive remuneration package
- Ongoing professional development, including support to obtain Chartership status
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Professional memberships and subscriptions
- Flexible working options
- Paid parental leave
- Work 180 endorsed, as an employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Generous employee referral incentives

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