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Design Manager - Substations

Transgrid 🇦🇺 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Full-time Manager

Lead the technical assurance, governance, and delivery of substation civil design packages for the Hunter Transmission Project. Coordinate multidisciplinary reviews and manage contractors and consultants to ensure compliance with project and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical assurance, governance, and delivery of substation civil design packages for the Hunter Transmission Project. Coordinate multidisciplinary reviews and manage contractors and consultants to ensure compliance with project and contractual requirements.

Requirements

  • Requires a degree in Civil Engineering and extensive experience in high-voltage substation civil design, including earthworks and foundations. Candidates should have a strong background in design management, technical assurance, and safety in design.

Benefits

  • Corporate Discounts
  • Novated Leasing
  • Flexible Workplace Policies
  • Paid Parental Leave

Key Skills

Civil engineering design High‑voltage substation design Earthworks design Foundation design Technical assurance Governance and compliance Project governance Contractual requirements management Multidisciplinary coordination Contractor and consultant management Design management Safety in design Risk assessment AutoCAD Civil 3D Project lifecycle management Leadership Stakeholder communication Quality control

About Transgrid

We’ve ensured the smooth operation of over 11,517 km of high-voltage transmission lines and 136 substations and switching stations across NSW and the ACT, with interconnections to QLD and VIC. Our most crucial work is leading the transition to Australia’s clean energy future. The traditional coal system that served our country for decades is nearing the end of its life, to be replaced by wind and solar generation. We’re making the right decisions now to prepare for the opportunities and challenges ahead – a changing climate, population growth and technology innovation. As we lead the way towards a more resilient future, we’re working closely with our customers and communities to make sure no one is left behind. Wherever you are in NSW or the ACT, you can be confident in the reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity we transmit as we make a better power system for generations to come.

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