Design Manager (Energy) at Aecom USA

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Design Management, Transmission, Distribution, Substation Design, Project Management, Engineering Decision-Making, Client Engagement, Risk Management, Mentoring, Technical Quality, Bids and Proposals, Communication, Leadership, Collaboration, Energy Infrastructure, Regulatory Requirements

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company Description If you’re looking for a job that you enjoy and that keeps you passionate and productive, AECOM is the place to be." William Leong, Workgroup Manager Transmission + Distribution Come and grow with us. AECOM’s Energy practice across Australia and New Zealand comprises approximately 250 experts, offering a broad range of services, including consulting, engineering design, energy procurement, and EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) for power, energy efficiency, and renewable energy clients. Our comprehensive understanding of the entire energy landscape - from generation and distribution to storage and demand-side management enables us to develop holistic strategies that enhance and modernise next-generation energy infrastructure. 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. Job Description Due to several key project wins, our Melbourne Energy Team is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join our high-performing and diverse Transmission & Distribution group. This role is well suited to an established Design Manager or a senior Project Engineer with strong hands-on design experience, looking to step into a broader technical and leadership role. You will work across a range of energy infrastructure and buildings projects, delivering multi-disciplinary design solutions for a range of key clients. How you’ll make a difference: Lead as Design Manager across a portfolio of Transmission & Distribution projects (including substation and transmission line design), driving technical excellence and leadership, strategic oversight and robust engineering decision-making. Work closely with Project Managers and Project Directors to ensure seamless project delivery, effective design coordination, proactive risk management and strong programme performance. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the energy and broader infrastructure sectors, fostering a culture of technical quality while mentoring and developing junior engineers. Maintain a strong client-facing presence, managing technical interfaces, responding to RFQs and building trusted, long-term client relationships. Support business growth by contributing to bids and proposals, working alongside practice leaders and the Bids & Proposals team to produce competitive, well-crafted submissions. Qualifications The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered. The qualities that help you thrive: Ideally 10+ years’ experience in a consultancy, client-side, or contractor environment delivering complex energy infrastructure projects. Strong Transmission & Distribution background, with proven experience in substation design; Transmission Lines experience is advantageous. Tertiary engineering qualification (Electrical preferred) or equivalent experience, with professional accreditation such as CPEng and/or RPEV (preferred, not essential). Demonstrated knowledge of Australian standards, regulatory requirements, and industry codes across a range of design delivery models. Excellent communication, leadership, and client engagement skills, with the ability to guide teams, influence outcomes, and contribute to business growth. 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 Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities Continuous development and professional growth. 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. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram, X, YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! 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. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – 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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. State/Province: Victoria Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd Business Line: Energy Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: AU - Melbourne, VIC - Collins Square

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Responsibilities

Lead as Design Manager across a portfolio of Transmission & Distribution projects, driving technical excellence and leadership. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless project delivery and maintain strong client relationships.