Manager - Transmission & Distribution, Wellington

1 week ago


Wellington City, New Zealand AECOM Full time

**Company Description** Pushing the limits of what is possible.**

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

**Leading the change toward a sustainable and equitable future.**

AECOM is a leading provider of engineering, environment and construction services, and is contributing its deep experience to help strategically plan, develop, design and construct energy infrastructure to not only meet future demands but to deliver sustainable legacies for our clients, community and our planet.

We look at our projects as part of the broader energy system and across the whole life cycle, from commissioning to decommissioning. We help our clients achieve the right balance across the spectrum of generation through renewable energy sources, solar, wind, stored energy, hydropower and fossil fuels; and alternative energy fuels including hydrogen and electrification.
**Job Description** What will a day in this role look like?**
- Leading and managing the Wellington Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team of 30+ engineers and project managers.
- Developing and executing the T&D strategy for Wellington; representing the team in senior leadership discussions and overseeing the financial performance and delivery outcomes of the T&D business.
- Fostering a high performing, engaged environment whilst ensuring team wellbeing and health and safety in line with AECOM requirements.
- Driving team growth through recruitment, effective collaboration with offshore design teams, and workload management.
- Supporting business development; building client relationships, identifying opportunities, and overseeing bids.

**Qualifications**
- Degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent).
- 15+ years’ relevant experience, ideally within a consulting environment.
- Solid understanding of substation design principles, sound judgement and demonstrated experience in managing complex projects and situations.
- An effective and engaged people leader with the tenacity and drive to achieve outstanding results.
- Self-motivated, passionate and committed to thinking outside the box, constantly striving for continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated commercial and strategic acumen.

**Additional Information**

**About AECOM**

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public

**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.



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