Commissioning Manager

Commissioning Manager

- Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity

- Remuneration : $191,640 - $208,413 plus 16% superannuation

- Location : Greenway, Canberra (Free onsite parking)

- Exciting opportunity to lead a team powering safe and reliable networks

- Relocation assistance available

Evoenergy is seeking a technically skilled and strategic Commissioning Manager to lead the safe and effective integration of sub-transmission and distribution infrastructure into our operational network. This is a high-impact leadership role that combines technical oversight with team management, governance, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

As Commissioning Manager, you will oversee all electrical commissioning activities across Evoenergy’s network projects—from design and construction through to energisation. You’ll lead a dedicated commissioning team, develop standardised frameworks, and ensure assets are commissioned to the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

This role is central to bridging engineering, delivery, and operations, and plays a key part in shaping Evoenergy’s commissioning practices and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead commissioning activities across sub-transmission and distribution projects.

- Develop and embed commissioning plans, procedures, and standards.

- Provide sign-off authority for commissioning and energisation of new assets.

- Mentor and manage the commissioning team, fostering technical capability and alignment.

- Oversee FAT, SAT, and energisation procedures.

- Collaborate with contractors, OEMs, and internal stakeholders to resolve commissioning issues.

- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

- Maintain detailed documentation and handover packages.

- Act as a subject matter expert in areas such as protection systems, SCADA, or circuitry.

- Continuously improve commissioning governance and practices.

What You’ll Bring

Essential

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.

- 5+ years’ experience in electrical commissioning, ideally in transmission/distribution or power generation.

- ACT Professional Engineering Registration (or ability to obtain).

- Proven leadership experience in technical infrastructure environments.

- Deep technical knowledge of 11kV to 132kV systems, including switchgear, transformers, SCADA, and protection systems.

- Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle and commissioning integration.

- Experience developing commissioning frameworks and governance processes.

- Excellent stakeholder engagement, documentation, and reporting skills.

- Experience developing commissioning frameworks and governance processes.

Desirable

Postgraduate qualifications in engineering, project management, or leadership.

Why Join Evoenergy?

At Evoenergy, our vision is Powering Possibilities. We’re committed to a culture of safety, accountability, positivity, and future-focused thinking. We support our people, celebrate success, and make time for fun.

Here’s what we offer

- Professional growth through ongoing development and access to LinkedIn Learning

- Health and wellbeing support including free gym memberships and free annual flu vaccinations

- On-site physiotherapy and a range of wellness resources to keep you feeling your best

- Income protection for up to 3 years to safeguard your future

- Recognition that matters through our meaningful reward and recognition program

Ready to lead the future of energy?

If you want to be part of a team driving real change in the energy sector, apply now To apply, please log onto our recruitment portal and submit your cover letter and resume outlining the experience, qualifications, and capabilities you can bring to the role.

To learn more about the role please contact Scott Horniblow at scott.horniblow@evoenergy.com.au or if you have any questions about the application process, please email Macy Dkhar at recruitment@evoenergy.com.au

Please note: the successful applicant must have, or be willing to obtain, an AusCheck background check. For more information on AusCheck background checks, please see information available from Department of Home Affairs

Closing Date :Monday 10 November 2025

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces and fosters a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and respect, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds, and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people that identify as LGBTQIA+, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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