At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative building projects and mentor a dynamic engineering team.
- Company: Join AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work options, extra leave, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on iconic projects while fostering diversity and inclusion.
- Qualifications: 20+ years of experience in electrical engineering and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 113400 - 138600 $ per year.
Come grow with us. Our global portfolio of work comprises the design of iconic and award-winning buildings and landscapes. From strategic planning through to project realisation, the connections we make among people and place provide sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve. We place a premium on investing in digital capabilities and innovations which bring a unique consistency and efficiency to our scalable work.
Together with our clients, we are working to evolve and elevate the built environment across sectors including social infrastructure, transit, technology and logistics, and commercial and corporate real estate, while focusing on solutions that promote long term health and wellbeing for all.
Everyone belongs at AECOM. We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.
Due to strategic growth, we are looking for a Technical Director level Electrical Engineer to join our diverse Building Services team, based in Melbourne. This role offers a rare leadership opportunity within our Building Engineering team. You will provide technical leadership on a variety of multi-disciplinary projects across ANZ.
How you’ll make a difference:
- Lead the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary building projects across our key markets including health, education, defence, transport, commercial, aviation, sports and data centres throughout Australia.
- Provide technical leadership and governance across electrical building services design, ensuring compliance with Australian codes, standards, and best-practice engineering principles.
- Drive innovation and excellence in project execution by reviewing design calculations, specifications, models, and documentation, ensuring high-quality, coordinated outcomes.
- Build and maintain trusted client relationships, supporting business development and securing a strong pipeline of high-profile building services projects.
- Mentor and develop multidisciplinary services engineering team, fostering technical excellence, leadership capability, and a high-performance team culture.
- Strengthen AECOM’s Building Services capability across ANZ, contributing to local and national strategy, team growth, and capability development.
The qualities that help you thrive:
- Bachelor of Electrical with (ideally) 20+ years of consultancy experience delivering complex building services engineering projects.
- Chartership with Engineers Australia (CPEng), other equivalent registration and holds or is eligible for state level professional registration (RPV).
- Extensive technical expertise in discipline related design, with deep knowledge of Australian codes, standards and regulations.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging clients, contractors, consultants, and senior project teams.
- Proven excellence in project and commercial management, leading multi-disciplinary teams on high-profile, technically challenging projects.
- Demonstrated leadership, emotional intelligence and fostering of a high-performing, technically capable team with the strong team culture.
- Due to the nature of this role candidates with an Australian Citizenship and eligible for Defence Security Clearance are highly preferred. Existing clearance to Baseline or Negative Vetting 1 is highly regarded.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Why you’ll love working with us:
- Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options.
- Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
- Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.
- Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities.
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.
Technical Director – Electrical Engineer in Melbourne employer: AECOM
AECOM is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative work culture, allowing you to engage with diverse engineering disciplines while contributing to impactful Defence and transport projects across Queensland. With a strong emphasis on professional development through AECOM University and flexible work arrangements, you'll find ample opportunities for growth and mentorship, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in civil infrastructure design.
