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Project Design Manager

Transgrid 🇦🇺 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Full-time Manager

The Project Design Manager leads multidisciplinary design activities for high-voltage infrastructure projects from concept through to commissioning. They are responsible for managing engineering teams, ensuring design governance, and acting as the primary interface between stakeholders and contractors.

Responsibilities

  • The Project Design Manager leads multidisciplinary design activities for high-voltage infrastructure projects from concept through to commissioning. They are responsible for managing engineering teams, ensuring design governance, and acting as the primary interface between stakeholders and contractors.

Requirements

  • Candidates must hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and possess extensive experience in managing complex high-voltage infrastructure projects. Strong leadership skills and a proven track record in multidisciplinary design management are essential for this role.

Benefits

  • Corporate discounts
  • Novated leasing options
  • Workplace flexibility
  • 20 weeks paid parental leave
  • Ongoing training
  • Workplace mentoring
  • Tertiary education support

Key Skills

Electrical engineering High‑voltage infrastructure design Project design management Multidisciplinary team leadership Design governance Stakeholder management Contractor coordination Project lifecycle management Risk assessment Regulatory compliance Power system engineering Strategic planning Budgeting and cost control Communication Leadership Problem solving Agile project delivery Technical documentation System integration Mentoring

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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