Network Planning Leader, ANZ

About the role

AECOM is shaping the future of electricity networks across Australia and New Zealand. As the Network Planning Leader, you will provide strategic leadership on transmission, distribution, renewable energy and storage projects, working with utilities, developers and government agencies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead AECOM’s Network Planning capability across ANZ, partnering with major utilities, network operators and government stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership on transmission and distribution planning, power system studies and grid integration.
• Shape long‑term network investment strategies that support decarbonisation and energy security.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering complex power‑system and network‑planning projects.
• Build trusted client relationships, support business growth and mentor technical leaders.

Required profile

• Significant experience in power systems, transmission and distribution planning, network strategy or grid integration.
• Strong understanding of electricity networks, energy markets and the energy transition.
• Proven success leading large‑scale technical projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercial acumen with ability to identify and grow strategic client opportunities.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship‑management skills.

Required skills

• Power systems analysis
• Transmission planning
• Distribution planning
• Grid integration
• Network strategy development

What we offer

• Flexible start and finish times, hybrid working and job‑share options.
• Opportunities for technical, project, client or people‑leadership career pathways.
• Collaborative network of specialists across renewable energy, transmission, distribution, generation and storage.
• Support for flexible public‑holiday arrangements and inclusive workplace culture.