Senior Electrical Design Leader

1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeElectrical Full time $210,000 - $280,000

This is a highly technical and challenging role for an experienced Senior Electrical Design Leader to oversee the end-to-end design delivery of greenfield and brownfield HV substations and electrical Balance of Plant (eBOP) systems for renewable projects including wind, solar, and battery energy storage system (BESS).

Key Responsibilities
  • Leading multidisciplinary design teams across primary, secondary, civil, structural, and protection/control disciplines, ensuring compliance with Network Service Providers (NSP), Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), and industry standards.
  • Coordinating design inputs throughout procurement, construction, and commissioning phases to guarantee seamless project execution.
  • Collaborating closely with procurement teams on tendering, equipment selection, and vendor integration.
  • Managing design reviews, constructability assessments, and overseeing design documentation to deliver timely, high-quality outputs.
  • Overseeing interface management across all project stages and disciplines.
  • Monitoring and reporting on project performance metrics including cost, quality, and schedule.
  • Engaging with clients, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), NSPs, and subcontractors to align project outcomes.
  • Supporting internal engineering capability development and mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related field; Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or progress towards chartership is preferred. They will also have over 10 years' experience managing HV substation and renewable energy project designs, proven ability to deliver multidisciplinary designs on time, within budget, and to specification, and strong technical knowledge of HV substation design, eBOP systems, protection and control, and SCADA integration.

Work Environment

A collaborative and innovative work environment where professionals can thrive. The culture values teamwork, continuous learning, and flexibility, offering flexible work arrangements. Employees benefit from a strong project pipeline with national impact, professional development support, and a commitment to work-life balance.

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