Principal Electrical Engineer / Manager – ASP3
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Director - Australia at Amida Recruitment Ltd.
Lead major electrical design strategy and project delivery across infrastructure projects
Leadership role in a growing design-led consultancy, adaptable working environment
Ideally will have utilities transmission experience
Drive innovation, collaboration, and client outcomes across key projects
Shape and lead the delivery of complex electrical design projects while managing high-performing teams and fostering strategic client partnerships.
Our client is seeking an experienced
Principal Electrical Engineer / Manager ASP3
to oversee the successful execution of electrical design scopes across high-value infrastructure projects. This senior leadership role involves guiding cross-functional teams, ensuring technical excellence, and delivering designs that de‐risk projects and drive client value.
You'll work closely with internal project teams, consultants, and client organisations to define strategy, manage execution, and contribute to business development efforts. This is an opportunity to enhance the organisation's reputation as the electrical design partner of choice.
Key Responsibilities
Lead project strategy and planning in collaboration with clients to address electrical design needs
Define key milestones, deliverables, and risk mitigation strategies aligned with project goals
Oversee implementation of electrical design projects, ensuring quality, cost, and time benchmarks are met
Manage design teams, digital engineers, and subcontractors to maintain technical excellence
Ensure all work adheres to statutory standards and client requirements
Represent client interests in leadership meetings and key decisions where appropriate
Maintain strong relationships with asset owners, clients,



and authorities to unlock new project opportunities
Contribute to tenders, client meetings, and presentations as part of business development
Strategic Thinking – Ability to anticipate challenges, align project plans to business objectives, and deliver innovative solutions
Team Leadership – Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-disciplinary teams to achieve high-quality outcomes
Analytical Agility – Skilled in reviewing complex data, drawing insights, and using evidence to support decisions
Client Relationship Management – Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage expectations and deliver tailored value
Commercial Awareness – Understanding the financial, regulatory and delivery impact of engineering decisions across a project lifecycle
Qualifications and Requirements
Undergraduate Electrical Engineering qualification recognised by Engineers Australia
10 to 15+ years' experience in the Electrical Supply Industry
Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary design teams and large-scale projects
Strong commercial, stakeholder and project management skillset
Highly proficient in project management tools and software
Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with a focus on outcomes
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia A$170,******–A$190,******
This is a permanent full time position providing a great opportunity to work with a successful and growing organisation that offers challenging work and the potential for career progression.
If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for, click "Apply" to submit your resume or contact Jacob Montague-Day via email on or Sam Barnes via email on for further information.
Seniority level: Mid‐Senior level
Employment type: Full‐time
Job function: Project Management and Engineering
Industries: Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, Civil Engineering, and Utilities
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📌 Principal Electrical Engineer / Manager – Asp3 (Sydney)
🏢 Amida Group
📍 Sydney