At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design delivery for renewable energy projects and manage multidisciplinary teams.
- Company: Join a leading engineering consultancy shaping Australia's energy future.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and professional development support.
- Other info: Innovative culture with strong project pipeline and commitment to work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable infrastructure and Australia’s energy transition.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and over 10 years of relevant experience.
Our client is a leading engineering consultancy based in Melbourne, Victoria, specialising in innovative grid connection and design solutions for high voltage (HV) infrastructure and renewable energy projects. They work across the full project lifecycle—from early engineering to commissioning—delivering high-impact substations, wind, solar, and battery energy storage system (BESS) developments. Their growing portfolio reflects a strong commitment to shaping Australia’s energy future with cutting-edge electrical engineering expertise.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end design delivery of greenfield and brownfield HV substations and electrical Balance of Plant (eBOP) systems for renewable projects including wind, solar, and BESS.
- Manage multidisciplinary design teams across primary, secondary, civil, structural, and protection/control disciplines, ensuring compliance with Network Service Providers (NSP), Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), and client standards.
- Coordinate design inputs throughout procurement, construction, and commissioning phases to guarantee seamless project execution.
- Collaborate closely with procurement teams on tendering, equipment selection, and vendor integration.
- Lead design reviews, constructability assessments, and manage design documentation to deliver timely, high-quality outputs.
- Oversee interface management across all project stages and disciplines.
- Monitor and report on project performance metrics including cost, quality, and schedule.
- Proactively engage with clients, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), NSPs, and subcontractors to align project outcomes.
- Support internal engineering capability development and mentor junior engineers.
Company Culture
Our client fosters an innovative, collaborative, and supportive work environment where experienced professionals thrive. The culture values teamwork, continuous learning, and flexibility, offering a Melbourne-based role with options for flexible work arrangements. Employees benefit from a strong project pipeline with national impact, professional development support, and a commitment to work-life balance. The team is purpose-driven, passionate about Australia’s energy transition, and dedicated to delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions.
Skills Required
- Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related field; Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or progress towards chartership is preferred.
- Over 10 years’ experience managing HV substation and renewable energy project designs.
- Proven ability to deliver multidisciplinary designs on time, within budget, and to specification.
- Strong technical knowledge of HV substation design, eBOP systems, protection and control, and SCADA integration.
- Experience coordinating across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Leadership qualities with the ability to mentor junior engineers.
- Adaptability and problem-solving skills to succeed in a fast-paced, complex project environment.
Please note: Only candidates with full Australian working rights can be considered for this position.
Design Manager in Melbourne employer: Capstone
Capstone is an exceptional employer located in the stunning Northern Beaches of New South Wales, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation in the renewable energy sector. Employees benefit from hybrid working arrangements, competitive salaries, and opportunities for professional growth while contributing to impactful projects that shape Australia's clean energy future.
