Principal - Transport Decarbonisation (ZEB)

Principal - Transport Decarbonisation (ZEB) Full-time State/Province: Victoria Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd Business Line: Transportation Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: AU - Melbourne, VIC - 8 Siddeley Str 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.

We are accelerating the energy transition in transport — partnering with public and private clients to plan, design and deliver low‑ and zero‑emission mobility at scale. Our Principal – Transport Decarbonisation will lead high‑impact engagements across policy, strategy, planning and delivery to decarbonise how people and goods move. How you’ll make a difference Build and deepen senior relationships across government, transport owners/operators, utilities, and industry partners to shape decarbonisation agendas and programs. Shape nation‑building decarbonisation programs by leading engagements across the full lifecycle: policy and strategy, feasibility and options, masterplans and business cases, project development, design delivery support, commissioning and operations. Develop robust strategies and transition plans; lead technical research and analysis; structure funding/financing and total‑cost‑of‑ownership cases; and produce high‑quality technical and non‑technical reports, dashboards and board‑level materials. Apply domain expertise across zero‑emission buses, freight and fleets; extend into multimodal applications (rail, ports, airports) and emerging fuels (battery‑electric, hydrogen, biofuels/SAF) as appropriate. Coordinate with utilities/DSOs and renewable/energy storage providers to secure capacity, manage demand and resilience, and integrate enabling infrastructure and microgrids. Embed safety‑by‑design and assurance (e.g., battery/fire life‑safety, emergency response considerations) and manage risk across scope, schedule and budget. Lead multidisciplinary teams and partners, fostering performance, collaboration and knowledge sharing across planning, engineering, and digital disciplines. Drive pursuits and go‑to‑market initiatives; contribute thought leadership, insights and industry engagement to grow our market presence.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, transport planning, energy systems, sustainability, economics or related discipline; postgraduate qualifications and/or CPEng/RPEQ, PMP/PRINCE2 are advantageous. Experience delivering transport decarbonisation, planning and/or engineering programs with a strong focus on electrification/net zero, across policy, planning and implementation. Proven track record leading complex projects and programs, including commercial stewardship, risk management, and performance governance. Strong knowledge of Australian transport and energy sectors, regulatory and funding frameworks, and delivery/operating models; experience engaging with utilities and regulators. Technical capability in ZEB/fleet transitions and broader transport planning/engineering; exposure to hydrogen/alternative fuels