Location:
Sydney (Inner-City, Parking Available)
Sector:
HV Substations & Energy Infrastructure
About the Company
Our client is a well-established engineering business with a strong and growing presence in the energy and infrastructure sector. They have a healthy, secured pipeline of major projects with high-profile clients, including network service providers such as TransGrid and a range of renewable energy developers. Known for a tight-knit, collaborative culture, the business offers a high level of autonomy to its senior engineers while maintaining close partnership with leadership.
Why Join?
Strong job security backed by a healthy pipeline of secured projects
Tight-knit, supportive team with a genuinely collaborative culture
Convenient inner-city Sydney office location with on-site parking
High level of autonomy while partnering closely with senior leadership
Opportunity to play a key role in delivering major energy infrastructure projects
The Role
Reporting to the Project Director, this position will suit an experienced Electrical Engineering Design Manager who understands the full design lifecycle and can lead electrical engineering delivery across major HV substation and energy projects. You will lead the electrical design function across multiple HV projects, manage a small engineering team, and ensure designs are delivered to a high technical and commercial standard — working closely with the Project Director and wider project teams to drive successful design outcomes.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead and manage electrical engineering design across multiple HV projects
Oversee electrical design development for HV substations,



power infrastructure and energy projects
Provide technical leadership across concept, detailed design and design documentation
Support the Project Director with design strategy, programme and resource planning
Ensure designs meet project, client, technical and regulatory requirements
Coordinate effectively between engineering, construction and commissioning teams
Manage key stakeholder interfaces, including Network Service Providers such as TransGrid
Review and approve engineering deliverables, ensuring quality and technical compliance
Identify and manage design risks, interfaces and technical issues throughout the project lifecycle
Monitor design progress and report on programme, risks and delivery performance to senior leadership
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the wider engineering team
What You'll Bring
Demonstrated experience managing electrical engineering design across HV substations, power generation and/or energy infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of the electrical design lifecycle, from concept through detailed design and construction
Experience working within the NEM and understanding of Australian electrical and network standards
Robust stakeholder management skills, with experience working with Network Service Providers and major clients
Ability to manage competing priorities, programmes and design deliverables across multiple projects
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering
RPEQ / RPEV (or eligible) is highly regarded
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📌 Electrical Engineering Design Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 LUVI
📍 New South Wales