Senior Analyst - Energy/Techno-economics/Decarbonisation

Job Description

As a result of significant project wins across the region and based on our growth strategy, AECOM is looking for a passionate and highly driven Senior Analyst (Energy/Techno-economics/Decarbonisation) to lead and deliver mining & industrial infrastructure projects.  This newly created position will support our current internal and external clients, whilst assisting with new pursuits to further grow and sustain our team.

Own the quantitative modelling that underpins AECOM's advisory work producing the technical & financial analysis, allowing clients to assess options and make informed capital allocation decisions on complex energy and decarbonisation investments. The role spans hybrid energy system modelling across traditional thermal generation, variable renewable generation, energy storage, grid connection and/or islanded network culminating in hybrid systems for mine sites, heavy industry or network planning feasibility & associated business cases.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable moving between engineering design assumptions, financial model construction, and client-ready narrative. Working with a high performing team, you will deliver projects for a diverse range of mining, heavy industry and water sector clients.

This position has the flexibility to be based out of Brisbane, Melbourne or Adelaide locations.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Develop and maintain the practice's suite of techno-economic models: LCOE, LCOA, NPV/IRR, project finance models for hybrid energy and decarbonisation investments
• Lead technical feasibility studies for hybrid energy systems (solar PV, wind, BESS, diesel displacement, configurations) for mining, industrial and remote applications
• Perform comparative technology assessments evaluating competing decarbonisation pathways including direct electrification, fuel switching, across technical performance, capital cost, operational cost, and carbon abatement metrics
• Develop energy balance models sizing generation, storage, and load management systems to meet industrial load profiles with defined reliability criteria
• Awareness and involvement in government grant applications on behalf of clients and/or agencies including prepare techno-economic case studies for Safeguard Transformation Stream, ARENA, CEFC, and state government funding programs
• Translate technical analysis into client-ready outputs with a advisory style, decision-quality reports, investment committee presentations
• Ability to scope and estimate techno-economic workstreams either as part of larger project proposals or as stand-alone bespoke proposals
• Interface with clients, vendors, IPP’s and specialists to align engineering outcomes with operational and strategic objectives.

Qualifications

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

• Bachelor of Economics and/or Engineering (or equivalent) and Undergraduate degree in economics and/or engineering (electrical, mechanical, chemical, or renewable energy engineering preferred)
• Proficient in modelling software such HOMER, MATLAB, excel etc.
• 8+ years of experience in energy systems modelling, techno-economic analysis, or energy project development, preferably with direct experience in hybrid energy systems for mining, industrial or remote applications
• Demonstrated experience with LCOE/LACE methodology including treatment of capacity factor, technical inputs, capital structure, O&M escalation, residual value, and sensitivity analysis
• Advanced financial modelling skills & able to build complex, multi-scenario techno-economic models in HOMER or equivalent hybrid system optimisation software with post processing or modelling in Excel, Python, MATLAB or similar with a strong foundation from first principles
• Strong engineering fundamentals with understanding of electrical systems, generation dispatch, storage degradation, grid connection interfaces, and industrial load profiles
• Experience with Australian energy market frameworks including NEM, WEM, NWPS & AEMO grid connection requirements, network tariffs and their implications for behind-the-meter and grid-connected industrial assets

Additional Information

Benefits at AECOM

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) recognises AECOM as taking a sophisticated, holistic approach to supporting women and men’s participation throughout our workplace.

We provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing.

• Flexible start and finish times, working from home, part time and job share options
• State of the art, modern and contemporary offices
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Purchased additional annual leave + salary packaging
• Corporate Employee discounts from up to 400 retailers
• Wellbeing benefits eg. Vaccinations, health insurance discounts
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Study assistance, and Professional and technical development opportunities

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.

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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- 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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.  Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.

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- 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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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.