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Design Manager - Substations 132kv

Sydney, NSW

Posted

Full Time

180k/year - 230k/year

Lead the design of complex 132kV substation projects across major energy infrastructure programs.
Take ownership of multidisciplinary engineering coordination in a high-performing EPC environment.
Join a growing national business delivering critical power infrastructure from concept to commissioning.

About the Company
This nationally operating electrical infrastructure provider delivers end-to-end EPC and asset management solutions across large-scale energy projects. With strong financial backing and an integrated delivery model, the business is known for delivering complex electrical infrastructure from concept through to commissioning while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, and long-term asset performance.

Requirements
• Proven experience delivering substation design projects around 132kV
• Strong understanding of primary and secondary electrical design
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Ability to review and verify technical designs and documentation
• Strong client engagement and stakeholder management capability

What’s on Offer
• Opportunity to lead high-voltage infrastructure design projects
• Work with experienced primary and secondary design teams
• Stable pipeline of major energy and electrical infrastructure projects
• Office-based leadership role with occasional site exposure

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