"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; DistributionDesign management and leadership role as Design Manager across AECOM’s Energy markets.  In this role, you will be working with an established team of design, technical and project delivery consultants to lead the design phase for critical Transmission and Distribution related infrastructure projects across the Eastern States of Australia, based in AECOM’s Melbourne office.This role will suit an established Design Manager or a Project Engineer with strong hands-on design experience, looking to step into a broader technical and leadership role.  You will be motivated to make a difference across a range of project types including 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.You will be part of an established team looking to elevate AECOMs multidisciplinary design reputation in the energy sector and lead integrated technical frameworks for major grid and related infrastructure.  This role offers exposure to complex, high-profile projects and the opportunity to build long-term client relationships while contributing to Australia’s energy transition projects. You will work across a range of energy infrastructure related projects including with industrial, aviation, healthcare and related buildings projects, delivering multi-disciplinary design solutions for a range of key clients.You will also have scope to mentor, coach, and develop the next generation of design managers and project engineers.How you’ll make a difference:<ul><li>Lead as Design Manager across a portfolio of Transmission &amp; Distribution projects (including substation and transmission line design), driving technical excellence and leadership, strategic oversight and robust engineering decision-making.</li><li>Work closely with Project Managers and Project Directors to ensure seamless project delivery, effective design coordination, proactive risk management and strong programme performance.</li><li>Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the energy and broader infrastructure sectors, fostering a culture of technical quality while mentoring and developing junior engineers.</li><li>Maintain a strong client-facing presence, managing technical interfaces, responding to RFQs and building trusted, long-term client relationships.</li><li>Apply strong commercial judgement to align scope, budget, schedule, and long‑term objectives while finding common ground among stakeholders.</li><li>Support business growth by contributing to bids and proposals, working alongside practice leaders and the Bids &amp; Proposals team to produce competitive, well-crafted submissions.</li><li>Leverage AECOM’s Australian and global technical network to bring leading practices and cutting‑edge solutions.</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></ul>

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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