Job Description
The opportunity
This isn't a role where you'll simply supervise a crew and tick boxes.
We're looking for an Electrical Supervisor to lead the construction delivery of major power infrastructure projects, ensuring sites are built safely, efficiently and right first time.
Working across HV substation and transmission projects, you'll be the link between planning and execution, coordinating construction partners, managing field teams and solving challenges before they impact delivery.
If you enjoy being in the thick of the action, leading people and driving projects forward, this is the role for you.
What you'll do
Lead construction activities
Manage construction partners and internal delivery teams to achieve project milestones
Review drawings, scopes and build packs to ensure works are ready for execution
Coordinate site access, permits, materials and resources to keep projects moving
Conduct site inspections, audits and constructability reviews
Support commissioning activities and resolve technical issues in the field
Work closely with clients, engineers and project stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes
Champion a strong Zero Harm culture and quality-first mindset
What we offer
Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure that powers communities
Diverse projects across substations and transmission networks
Career development within a leading infrastructure business




Supportive team culture focused on collaboration and delivery excellence
Suite of Downer advantages, including health and wellbeing initiatives
What we're looking for
Secondary and protection systems experience
Comfortable working within live operational environments
Experience in outage planning and coordination
Strong background managing contractors and site-based construction activities
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical documentation
Proven leadership skills with a practical, solutions-focused approach
Strong understanding of safety, quality and construction delivery requirements
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
About the team
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure.
We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity,telecommunications,industrial and power generation sectors.
Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfying the project minimum requirements, a pre-employment medical and evidence of your right to work in Australia.

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