About ElectraNet
ElectraNet builds, owns, operates and maintains the high‐voltage electricity transmission network which delivers the energy South Australians rely on to power homes, businesses and communities. Our employees describe our culture as supportive, inclusive and community‐oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed.
Employee Benefits
ElectraNet is committed to empowering our people and recognising their contribution with a competitive remuneration package, 12% superannuation and a bonus (up to 15% of the package). In addition, we are proud to offer:
* 5 weeks annual leave per year
* 15 days personal/carers leave per year (plus an additional 5 days on first day upon starting with the organisation)
* 16 weeks paid parental leave
* Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave
* Flexibility to utilise public holiday leave entitlements for other cultural celebrations
* Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional wellbeing
* Ability to purchase additional annual leave
* Flexible working arrangements
* Paid leave for office closure
* Professional development and training
* Paid volunteering leave
* Reimbursement of professional membership fees
The Opportunity
We are seeking either a Project Engineering Manager (PEM) or an Associate PEM on a full‐time, permanent basis from Adelaide, Australia. The successful candidate will bring a strong combination of technical expertise, stakeholder engagement capability and design management experience.
A Project Engineering Manager is the primary technical interface for internal stakeholders, ensuring all engineering requirements are clearly understood, communicated and effectively delivered. The PEM provides leadership across the full technical lifecycle, coordinating engineering teams from planning to execution and handover. The PEM holds accountability for technical project deliverables, including:
* Defining and managing engineering scope, focusing on technical accuracy and strategic alignment.
* Ensuring delivery within approved cost and schedule constraints.
* Maintaining high standards of quality.
* Identifying, managing and mitigating engineering risks.
* Managing compliance with ElectraNet's engineering processes and relevant legislation and standards.
The Associate PEM is a developmental engineering leadership role, supporting the delivery of engineering outcomes while building capability toward the PEM role. In this role, you will:
* Deliver defined engineering components of projects under the guidance of senior engineering leaders.
* Support the coordination and delivery of engineering scope, documentation, design reviews and construction reviews at a reduced level of accountability.
* Participate in safety in design processes and support compliance with the Engineering Management System.
* Engage with internal and external stakeholders to develop user requirements and support design validation.
About You
For the Project Engineering Manager role you will have:
* 10+ years of experience delivering engineering outcomes within the Electrical, Civil or Structural sectors, including project scope definition, specification development, design reviews, on‐site inspections and Safety in Design principles.
* A strong understanding of electricity‐related engineering project delivery, particularly substation and transmission assets.
* Previous experience in a relevant design or engineering management role within the power or energy sector.
* Strong understanding of engineering design processes, inter‐disciplinary coordination, problem‐solving, design assurance and quality management.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and negotiate effectively.
* Demonstrated commercial acumen, with experience managing risk and governance to deliver projects safely, on time and on budget.
* Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or related) and eligibility for Engineers Australia membership.
For the Associate Project Engineering Manager role you will bring:
* 5+ years of experience delivering engineering within electricity networks or a related environment.
* Exposure to engineering project delivery activities such as design reviews, specification development, site inspections and safety‐in‐design processes.
* A developing understanding of transmission and substation engineering principles and regulatory requirements.
* Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or related) and eligibility for Engineers Australia membership.
How to Apply
Submission of applications will close on Thursday 11 June 2026. Interested applicants can apply via our careers page.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo background checks, which may include global criminal history checks, reference checks and validation of qualifications, employment history, Australian work rights and other checks depending on the role.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
ElectraNet is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We are a Work180 Endorsed Employer.
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