Role Overview: The Technical Director – Energy will provide strategic leadership, technical expertise, and business development support to drive the growth and delivery of projects within the Energy sub-business line under the Environment, Water, and Energy (EWE) business. The role requires strong technical capabilities, a deep understanding of the energy sector, and the ability to engage with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful execution of projects Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Technical Leadership: Provide thought leadership and strategic direction for energy-related projects, including renewable energy, power systems, grid modernization, energy transition, and decarbonization.</li><li>Ensure technical excellence, innovation, and compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.</li><li>Oversee the development of feasibility studies, engineering designs, energy modelling, and project execution strategies.</li><li>Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in energy systems, providing guidance to teams and clients.Project Delivery &amp; Quality Assurance: Lead and manage complex, multi-disciplinary energy projects from concept to completion, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget.</li><li>Establish and implement best-in-class project management, risk mitigation, and quality assurance frameworks.</li><li>Provide technical reviews and approvals for key project deliverables.</li><li>Business Development &amp; Client Engagement: Support the development and execution of growth strategies for the Energy sub-business line, aligning with regional and global priorities.</li><li>Engage with clients, identify opportunities, and lead proposals/bids for major energy projects. </li><li>Foster and expand relationships with government agencies, utilities, investors, and private sector clients.</li><li>Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and technical forums.  </li></ul>Team Leadership &amp; Mentoring: Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing technical team, ensuring knowledge sharing and skills development. Promote a collaborative culture, working closely with cross-functional teams across Environment, Water, and Energy.Strategic Planning &amp; Innovation: Stay ahead of emerging trends, technologies, and policies in the energy sector. Lead initiatives to drive innovation, digital transformation, and sustainability in energy projects. Support internal knowledge-sharing, research, and development initiatives. Experience &amp; Skills:<ul><li>15-20 years of experience in the energy sector, with a focus on renewables, power systems, or energy infrastructure.  </li><li>Proven track record of leading large-scale energy projects in consulting, EPC, or utility environments. Strong knowledge of power generation, transmission &amp; distribution, energy storage, and decarbonization strategies.  </li><li>Experience with financial modelling, regulatory frameworks, and energy policy advisory is a plus. Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and business development skills.</li></ul>

AECOM is the world&rsquo;s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Technical Director-Energy

Role Overview: The Technical Director – Energy will provide strategic leadership, technical expertise, and business development support to drive the growth and delivery of projects within the Energy sub-business line under the Environment, Water, and Energy (EWE) business. The role requires strong technical capabilities, a deep understanding of the energy sector, and the ability to engage with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful execution of projects Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Technical Leadership: Provide thought leadership and strategic direction for energy-related projects, including renewable energy, power systems, grid modernization, energy transition, and decarbonization.</li><li>Ensure technical excellence, innovation, and compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.</li><li>Oversee the development of feasibility studies, engineering designs, energy modelling, and project execution strategies.</li><li>Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in energy systems, providing guidance to teams and clients.Project Delivery &amp; Quality Assurance: Lead and manage complex, multi-disciplinary energy projects from concept to completion, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget.</li><li>Establish and implement best-in-class project management, risk mitigation, and quality assurance frameworks.</li><li>Provide technical reviews and approvals for key project deliverables.</li><li>Business Development &amp; Client Engagement: Support the development and execution of growth strategies for the Energy sub-business line, aligning with regional and global priorities.</li><li>Engage with clients, identify opportunities, and lead proposals/bids for major energy projects.&nbsp;</li><li>Foster and expand relationships with government agencies, utilities, investors, and private sector clients.</li><li>Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and technical forums. &nbsp;</li></ul>Team Leadership &amp; Mentoring: Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing technical team, ensuring knowledge sharing and skills development. Promote a collaborative culture, working closely with cross-functional teams across Environment, Water, and Energy.Strategic Planning &amp; Innovation: Stay ahead of emerging trends, technologies, and policies in the energy sector. Lead initiatives to drive innovation, digital transformation, and sustainability in energy projects. Support internal knowledge-sharing, research, and development initiatives. Experience &amp; Skills:<ul><li>15-20 years of experience in the energy sector, with a focus on renewables, power systems, or energy infrastructure. &nbsp;</li><li>Proven track record of leading large-scale energy projects in consulting, EPC, or utility environments. Strong knowledge of power generation, transmission &amp; distribution, energy storage, and decarbonization strategies. &nbsp;</li><li>Experience with financial modelling, regulatory frameworks, and energy policy advisory is a plus. Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and business development skills.</li></ul>&nbsp;

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