Overhead Wiring Lead

Overhead Wiring Lead Full-time State/Province: New South Wales Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd Business Line: Transportation Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: AU - Sydney, NSW Compensation: AUD 250000 - AUD 350000 - yearly Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM is seeking an Overhead Wiring (OHW) discipline lead for Australia and New Zealand. This strategic leadership role will act as the principal technical authority for OHW design across ANZ while driving capability growth, team development and work winning. This role can be based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.

Lead and grow AECOM’s Overhead Wiring discipline across ANZ Serve as the principal technical authority for OHW design and engineering delivery. Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to engineers across multiple regions. Undertake design reviews, technical assurance and governance activities. Support major heavy rail, metro and transit projects. Build and maintain client and stakeholder relationships. Drive business development, proposals and work winning activities. Support workforce planning, strategic recruitment and capability development. Collaborate with sector managers, team managers and regional rail leaders across ANZ. Influence strategy, capability and future growth of the OHW business. Work alongside leading rail specialists on major infrastructure programs.

Relevant Engineering degree. Extensive experience in overhead wiring design and rail electrification. Demonstrated leadership within a consulting environment. Strong understanding of Australian rail standards and delivery frameworks. Sydney Trains experience (highly preferred). Experience leading teams, mentoring staff and managing stakeholders. Business development and client engagement capability. CPEng or equivalent professional accreditation preferred.

Why you’ll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing and hybrid work options Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Volunteer and representation leave Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better 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! At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this