Technical Director - Electrical Data Centre Design

Company Description

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Job Description

Working within our Data Centres Market Sector, you will act as a key ambassador for the data centre community across ANZ and within AECOM globally. With proven experience delivering data centre projects for major technology clients, you will lead electrical engineering within multi-disciplinary teams and collaborate closely with our global Data Centre network.

Due to continued growth in our Technology / Data Centre Sector, we are seeking an experienced Technical Director – Electrical Data Centre Design with a strong track record in project delivery. This role is central to strengthening AECOM’s position in the Hyperscale and Co-location markets and contributing to sector strategy and Thought Leadership.

The role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Lead electrical delivery for data centre projects, acting as a recognised technical expert and ensuring all outputs meet the needs of our diverse client base.
• Drive project excellence by defining objectives and deliverables, organising schedules and resources, applying strong engineering judgement, and ensuring consistent, high-quality standards across the Data Centre Electrical sector.
• Provide strategic oversight for APAC technical delivery, including setting benchmarks, managing risk, mentoring and developing the team, and supporting knowledge transfer across the sector.
• Strengthen client partnerships by fully understanding their business, organisational structure and culture, and proactively responding to their requirements and market changes.
• Lead sector growth activities, including bid and proposal development, thought leadership contributions, and ensuring seamless, co-ordinated Electrical services delivery across the region.

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:

• Extensive experience delivering electrical engineering projects within Data Centres and other Mission Critical environments, with strong client-facing credentials and a reputation for technical excellence.
• Proven capability in work winning alongside strong commercial acumen, including the management of project teams, budgets, schedules and quality.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical design and engineering practices for Data Centres, including power distribution, resilience, redundancy, and overall interface with client technical requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively both internally and externally, and eligibility to obtain Baseline (or higher) AGSVA clearance.
• Relevant professional qualifications, including a degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) certification, and registration or eligibility for registration (e.g., CPEng, NER), ideally complemented by Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with CIBSE or an equivalent institute.

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,