High Voltage 132kv

Want to bring ideas to life?As an experienced engineer, you're likely familiar with Aurecon – a leading design, engineering and advisory company with a strong track record of shaping sustainable and technically excellent infrastructure.
But why choose to grow your career with us?At Aurecon, we believe every project should leave a meaningful legacy.
We embed sustainability, innovation, and technical eminence into everything we do – from Australia's largest energy transition initiatives to pioneering new renewable energy technologies.
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE FLEXIBLE WITH LOCATION and have identified this role as Location Agnostic, meaning we will consider applications from anywhere in Australia - talk to us for further info We're looking for a Design Manager / Project Manager – High Voltage (132k V – 500k V) to join our award-winning Energy team.
This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact role, delivering some of Australia's most critical transmission, substation, and renewable energy infrastructure projects.
What will you do?As a Design Manager / Project Manager, you'll bring technical strength, project delivery expertise, and client leadership in High Voltage infrastructure.
Here's how you'll help bring ideas to life: Project Delivery & Technical Leadership Lead the design and delivery of substation and transmission infrastructure (132k V to 500k V), managing multi-disciplinary teams across primary, secondary, and civil works.
Provide technical governance, quality assurance, and oversight of project planning, scheduling and design coordination.
Interface with clients and stakeholders to ensure scope, time, cost and quality targets are achieved on complex high-voltage projects.
Client & Business Growth Act as a trusted advisor, developing strong relationships with utilities, developers and contractors.
Support bid preparation, pipeline planning, and proposal writing.
Collaboration & Team Contribution Work closely with Aurecon Practice and Discipline Leads to support project excellence.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to our culture of inclusion, technical excellence and innovation.
What are we looking for?You'll bring:8+ years of experience in High Voltage substation or transmission design and/or project delivery.
Strong background in design management, project engineering or interdisciplinary coordination.
Expertise in 132k V+ substation design, including primary and secondary systems.
Knowledge of project management tools such as MS Project or CRM platforms.
Client-centric mindset with excellent communication, commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills.
Bonus points for experience in grid modelling, BESS, hydrogen, or client-side advisory.
What does success look like?In your first 3 months, you'll be embedded in a high-performing project team with client exposure and delivery focus.
By 6 months, you'll be leading packages of work and sections of design.
After 12 months, you'll be owning client relationships and mentoring others, while shaping the future of Australia's energy grid.
Why join us?At Aurecon, you'll be empowered to solve the challenges that matter – on projects that are reshaping Australia's energy future.
You'll gain exposure to a diverse project pipeline, industry-recognised leaders, and cross-region collaboration across our ANZ and global teams.
We offer technical training, leadership pathways, and a strong emphasis on flexibility, well-being, and innovation.
We've been ranked Top 3 in AFR's Most Innovative Professional Services firms, Top 5 in sustainability, and Consult Australia's Large Firm of the Year – and we're just getting started.
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