"Energy is an exciting place to be working as we continue to see changes in the way we generate, transmit and use electricity across all our markets as we work to decarbonise the industry." – Mark Lampard, Sector Director - Transmission &amp; DistributionLead the strategic design approach as Director Major Projects, Design &amp; Delivery, playing a senior leadership role in the design phase for critical Transmission and Distribution related infrastructure projects across the Eastern States of Australia, based in AECOM’s Sydney office.In this role, you will elevate our multidisciplinary design reputation in the energy sector and lead integrated technical frameworks for major grid and related infrastructure.  This role will suit a Design Director looking to make a difference across major and complex projects where understanding client needs, leading design and engineering excellence, while collaborating across key stakeholder groups, are core parts of your skillset.  This leadership role offers exposure to complex, high-profile projects and the opportunity to build long-term client relationships while contributing to Australia’s energy transition on major projects.You will also have scope to mentor, coach, and develop the next generation of engineers in the Transmission and Distribution discipline – this can include people leadership responsibilities as the team grows.How you’ll make a difference:<ul><li>Lead and develop the design approach on major energy projects, unifying diverse stakeholders (including client and construction partners) across multiple technical disciplines behind a clear technical project strategy.</li><li>Provide senior technical and delivery leadership, enabling the delivery of complex Transmission &amp; Distribution engineering workstreams—shaping strategy, solving technical challenges, and influencing project outcomes.</li><li>Operate at the forefront of major transmission projects building strategic, trusted relationships while working with AECOM Major Project and Energy leaders, regulated state-based network organisations, and design‑and‑construct partners.</li><li>Ensure design excellence across AECOM and client technical teams ensuring high standards of quality, safety, digital innovation, and client satisfaction.</li><li>Supports the development of a high-performance design culture based on accountability and continuous improvement, through mentoring, coaching and development of others across project, workshare and technical teams.</li><li>Apply strong commercial judgement to align scope, budget, schedule, and long‑term objectives while finding common ground among stakeholders.</li><li>Provide inputs to business development and proposals, including scope and timeframes.</li><li>Leverage AECOM’s Australian and global technical network to bring leading practices and cutting‑edge solutions.</li></ul>Learn more about our key projects:<a href="https://aecom.com/projects/vni-west-maintaining-reliability-unlocking-renewables-and-enabling-the-energy-transition/">https://aecom.com/projects/vni-west-maintaining-reliability-unlocking-renewables-and-enabling-the-energy-transition/</a><a href="https://aecom.com/projects/project-energy-connect/">https://aecom.com/projects/project-energy-connect/</a>

AECOM is the world&rsquo;s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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