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Design Manager - High Voltage Substations

Consolidated Power Projects 🇦🇺 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Onsite $120,000 - $150,000 Full-time Senior

The Design Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering high-voltage infrastructure and renewable energy projects, ensuring designs are well-integrated and compliant. They will collaborate with various engineering disciplines and external stakeholders to resolve challenges and maintain consistency across projects.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with subject matter experts across primary & secondary design, overhead lines, civil and structural disciplines
  • Ensure designs are well-integrated, compliant, efficient and aligned with client and industry requirements
  • Work closely with engineering management, design teams and external stakeholders to resolve challenges, maintain consistency across disciplines, and contribute to the successful delivery of complex, large-scale projects

Requirements

  • Degree qualifications in electrical engineering and Chartered Professional Engineer status
  • Significant experience in High Voltage engineering design within utilities or renewables
  • A track record of contributing to large, multi-discipline projects
  • Strong understanding of transmission grid projects and renewable energy connection requirements
  • Exceptional communication and time management skills

Benefits

  • Above-market salary package with annual reviews
  • Annual bonus, discretionary based on individual and business performance
  • Flexible working options, with the ability to work from home
  • Access to study assistance for continuous development, and a strong focus on internal promotions to help you grow
  • 16 weeks paid primary parental leave and 6 weeks paid secondary parental leave
  • Up to 2 weeks of purchased leave
  • Choice between an iPhone or Samsung mobile & design specked engineering laptop and software
  • On site car-parking
  • Generous employee referral program up to $4,000
  • Access to an extensive benefits and discounts program with savings at over 400 retailers
  • Free Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing

Key Skills

Electrical engineering High Voltage engineering design Transmission grid projects Renewable energy connection requirements Communication Time management Collaboration Design management Engineering management Project delivery Complex problem solving Stakeholder management Industry knowledge Regulatory compliance Design tools Microsoft Office Project management software Leadership Mentoring Cross-functional collaboration

About Consolidated Power Projects

As a member of the Quanta Services Group, a Fortune 300 company, Consolidated Power Projects Australia (CPP) stands as a leader in high-voltage power solutions. We specialise in the renewable energy sector, excelling in the design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance of high-voltage infrastructure, including transmission substations, wind farms, solar farms, and battery storage systems. With over 650 employees and offices in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, CPP are preferred partners with Australia’s major transmission network providers and we are rapidly growing to play a significant role in connecting Australia’s energy future. The pipeline of work is secured, join us as we help to deliver Australia’s renewable future.

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