At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design and delivery of high voltage substation projects across Australia.
- Company: Leading energy infrastructure organisation with a focus on renewable energy.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to work on impactful projects.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to manage multidisciplinary teams.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of energy infrastructure.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and 5-10 years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
About Your New Employer
This opportunity is with a leading energy infrastructure organisation delivering complex high voltage and renewable energy projects across Australia, including substations, associated HV infrastructure and BESS. With a strong pipeline of projects, the business is continuing to grow its design and engineering capability and is looking for a technically strong electrical professional to take a lead role across project design and delivery.
About Your New Role
As the Design Manager, you will provide technical leadership across the design and delivery of HV substation projects, working closely with internal project teams, external engineering consultants and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. You will provide technical input from the pre-sales stage, oversee design delivery, coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, manage external consultants and provide technical support through construction, commissioning and energisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical input to sales and tender teams, covering design, scope and constructability
- Own the end-to-end design delivery of HV substation projects, from early design through to completion
- Coordinate civil, structural, primary and secondary disciplines to ensure technical accuracy and constructability
- Manage internal design teams, external consultants and OEMs, aligning design, procurement and technical requirements
- Attend meetings with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal management to negotiate requirements and resolve design issues
- Own the design programme alongside the Project Manager, managing interfaces, deliverables and schedule through to completion
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5-10 years of relevant engineering experience with strong HV substation exposure
- Experience in EHV substation design, with projects at 110kV and above
- Strong understanding of substation design, engineering standards and technical specifications
- Experience leading design teams, managing external consultants and supporting end-to-end project delivery
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
Design Manager employer: Enertia Talent
Join a dynamic Australian business at the forefront of energy, power, and infrastructure as the Head of Sales & Growth. This role offers not only a competitive salary and benefits but also a vibrant work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With ample opportunities for professional development and the chance to shape the future of the company, you will be part of a team that values your contributions and encourages growth in a rapidly expanding market.
