At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design for large-scale power projects and manage engineering teams.
- Company: Established organisation in the Power Transmission & Distribution sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a chance to work on transformative projects.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and shape the future of power design.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while leading innovative design efforts.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and experience in managing complex infrastructure projects.
The predicted salary is between 180000 - 210000 $ per year.
We are currently recruiting for a permanent Primary Design Manager in Sydney, NSW for our client, a well-established and growing organisation in the Power Transmission & Distribution sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead design efforts for transformative, large-scale projects in the power transmission and distribution industry, focusing specifically on primary electrical systems.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the design of multi-billion-dollar projects in the power, transmission, and distribution sectors, particularly in primary electrical systems design.
- Ensure designs meet client requirements, industry standards, and project timelines.
- Provide overall direction to design teams working on primary electrical systems such as substations, switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, and high-voltage equipment.
- Ensure all designs are optimized for cost, safety, and functionality.
- Act as the main liaison with the client, managing expectations and ensuring alignment on substation design requirements and project deliverables.
- Lead and coordinate a team of engineers, setting clear objectives and fostering a collaborative work environment to achieve project milestones.
- Develop and review design drawings, schematics, and technical documentation for substation components and overall layouts.
- Mentor and support junior engineers and design team members, fostering skill development and promoting best practices.
Required Experience:
- Experience managing the design process for large-scale, complex infrastructure projects, including coordinating design teams focused on primary electrical systems.
- While the role is predominantly focused on oversight, some hands-on experience in primary electrical design and problem-solving is necessary, particularly in addressing critical issues that arise during the project lifecycle.
- Proven expertise in industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to substation design.
- Demonstrated success in managing client relationships and aligning technical deliverables with project timelines and quality standards.
- Strong design management skills, with experience guiding diverse engineering teams to achieve complex project goals.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to developing effective and compliant design solutions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field.
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