Design Manager- Substations
Our client is looking for an experienced Design Manager to lead the technical design and delivery of major substation projects across Victoria. This role will be responsible for overseeing multi-disciplinary design activities, ensuring all deliverables meet compliance, quality, and safety standards.
You will provide design direction, mentor project engineers, and manage coordination across multiple stakeholders and design service providers to deliver technically sound, cost-effective solutions that align with customer and project requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage design deliverables for substation and line projects, ensuring compliance with all standards and specifications
- Provide technical guidance and quality assurance across electrical and civil design packages
- Interface with project managers to align design outcomes with scope, budget, and schedule
- Oversee and manage external design partners and design house contracts
- Drive consistency and integration across all design disciplines involved in the project
- Prepare and review design documentation, technical memos, and reports
- Conduct design reviews, workshops, and “Safety in Design” sessions
- Mentor and provide technical support to project engineers and design teams
Key Requirements
- Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical or related discipline)
- Chartered Engineer (CPEng) or NER registration preferred
- Extensive experience in substation and transmission design across the power or utilities sector
- Strong technical understanding of protection, control, and primary systems design
- Proven experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and design service providers
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant design or document control software
- Strong focus on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement
Benefits
- Permanent role with a well-established renewables compnay
- Hybrid working flexibility and supportive leadership team
- Strong professional development and career progression opportunities
If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa at milly.kerei-keepa@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now.