Project Manager – Design (Electrical Infrastructure)
Project Manager – Design (Electrical Infrastructure)
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Job Title: Project Manager – Design (Electrical Infrastructure)
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Company
Our client is a respected Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor, known for delivering complex high-voltage (HV) infrastructure projects across Australia. Their portfolio includes grid connections for generators, HV substations, Balance of Plant (BOP) for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and Electrical Balance of Plant (EBOP) for large-scale renewable energy projects such as wind farms.
Due to continued growth and a healthy project pipeline, they are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Design to oversee multidisciplinary engineering design activities on major energy infrastructure projects.
Position Overview
As Project Manager – Design, you will take ownership of the end-to-end design delivery process across HV and renewable energy projects. You'll be responsible for managing engineering resources, coordinating internal and external design teams, ensuring technical compliance, and driving project design to meet scope, schedule, and budget objectives.
This is a strategic leadership role suited for a technically grounded professional who thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment and wants to play a key role in Australia's energy transition.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the full lifecycle of design delivery across HV substation and renewable energy projects
* Coordinate internal engineering disciplines (primary, secondary, civil, SCADA, etc.) and external design consultants
* Ensure design outputs meet technical, regulatory, and contractual requirements
* Track and manage design schedules, resourcing, and deliverables to align with project milestones
* Act as the main design interface between engineering, construction, procurement, and client stakeholders
* Manage risk, resolve design issues, and drive continuous improvement in engineering processes
* Support project tendering with design scope input, resourcing plans, and technical reviews
Key Requirements
* Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
* Proven experience in managing design delivery for HV infrastructure or energy projects
* Strong understanding of Australian energy regulations, grid connection processes, and utility standards
* Demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams in an EPC or D&C environment
* Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination skills
* RPEQ, CPEng, or PMP certification is highly regarded
* Familiarity with renewable energy (wind, solar, BESS) and substation projects is a strong advantage
* Join a high-performing EPC contractor at the forefront of renewable energy infrastructure
* Lead nationally significant design programs and play a role in decarbonising Australia's grid
* Career development opportunities in a supportive and growing team
* Flexible work arrangements and competitive remuneration
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Project Management, Engineering, and Management
* Industries
Services for Renewable Energy, Construction, and Engineering Services
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