Design Manager - Hunter Transmission Project

About us  

At Transgrid we are at the heart of Australia's electricity network, playing a vital role in connecting power from generators to homes, schools, businesses, and communities across NSW and the ACT. 

By joining the Hunter Transmission Project, you will be part of unlocking the electricity supply that will provide the backbone of NSW's new electricity grid for generations to come. As coal-fired power stations close, the Hunter Transmission Project is critical for energy security in NSW. This is a chance for you to join Transgrid on a transformative, multi-year project and be part of its full lifecycle.  

The Design Manager will be accountable for

• Establish scope and overseeing all engineering deliverables for the substation and transmission lines, ensuring they align with project specifications, regulatory requirements and quality, safety and compliance standards  
• Championing design management process and systems and providing engineering support to the procurement of key infrastructure 
• Engaging with internal teams, external contractors and key stakeholders to ensure seamless scope integration and approvals and act as a client interface 
• Maintaining control of project scope, identifying and solving design challenges, driving effective change management strategies and managing the successful handover of the completed asset 
• Aligning engineering deliverables with project milestones, keeping all teams accountable and on track and provide technical expertise and advice to support critical decision-making 
• Coaching and collaborating with site teams, resolving technical challenges and ensuring smooth execution during construction, testing and commissioning phases. 

The value you bring 

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering, with 10+ years of experience in engineering, design and construction in a High Voltage environment, ideally across the full lifecycle of a project
• Experience building high performing engineering teams that are well connected and engaged across the organisation  
• Ability to translate complex technical information into tailored messages for various internal and external audiences 
• Knowledge and experience of preparing high quality design and specifications, as well as relevant policy, procedures and frameworks to ensure designs meet and exceed quality and compliance requirements 
• Ability to influence and lead in a highly complex, matrix organisation and drive project design outcomes as required
• Proficient in the use of engineering business systems such as EDMS and other design software to develop designs 

A current Driver’s Licence will be required as frequent travel to the site is expected.  

What we will give you in return 

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, flexible workplace policies, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more! 

Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and on-going training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education. Here you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you. 

Applications will close on the 18th of March 2025.