Principal Electrical Engineer

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Amida Group Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year
  • Lead major electrical design strategy and project delivery across infrastructure projects
  • Leadership role in a growing design-led consultancy, flexible working environment
  • Ideally will have utilities transmission experience
  • Drive innovation, collaboration, and client outcomes across key projects

Shape and lead the delivery of complex electrical design projects while managing high-performing teams and fostering strategic client partnerships.

Our client is seeking an experienced
Principal
Electrical Engineer / Manager
ASP3
to oversee the successful execution of electrical design scopes across high-value infrastructure projects. This senior leadership role involves guiding cross-functional teams, ensuring technical excellence, and delivering designs that de-risk projects and drive client value.

You'll work closely with internal project teams, consultants, and client organisations to define strategy, manage execution, and contribute to business development efforts. This is an opportunity to enhance the organisation's reputation as the electrical design partner of choice.

Key Responsibilities:


• Lead project strategy and planning in collaboration with clients to address electrical design needs


• Define key milestones, deliverables, and risk mitigation strategies aligned with project goals


• Oversee implementation of electrical design projects, ensuring quality, cost, and time benchmarks are met


• Manage design teams, digital engineers, and subcontractors to maintain technical excellence


• Ensure all work adheres to statutory standards and client requirements


• Represent client interests in leadership meetings and key decisions where appropriate


• Maintain strong relationships with asset owners, clients, and authorities to unlock new project opportunities


• Contribute to tenders, client meetings, and presentations as part of business development

Skills & Competencies Required:


• Strategic Thinking – Ability to anticipate challenges, align project plans to business objectives, and deliver innovative solutions


• Team Leadership – Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-disciplinary teams to achieve high-quality outcomes


• Analytical Agility – Skilled in reviewing complex data, drawing insights, and using evidence to support decisions


• Client Relationship Management – Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage expectations and deliver tailored value


• Commercial Awareness – Understanding the financial, regulatory and delivery impact of engineering decisions across a project lifecycle

Qualifications and Requirements:


• Undergraduate Electrical Engineering qualification recognised by Engineers Australia


• 10 to 15+ years' experience in the Electrical Supply Industry


• Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary design teams and large-scale projects


• Strong commercial, stakeholder and project management skillset


• Highly proficient in project management tools and software


• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with a focus on outcomes

This is a permanent full time position providing a great opportunity to work with a successful and growing organisation who offer challenging work and the potential for career progression.

If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for, click "Apply" to submit your resume or contact Jacob Montague-Day via email on jacob.montague-- or Sam Barnes via email on for further information.

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