Head of Project Engineering

ElectraNet builds, owns, operates and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network which delivers the energy South Australians rely on to power our homes, businesses and communities. Our employees describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed. 

ElectraNet is committed to empowering our people and recognising their contribution with a competitive remuneration package. In addition, we are proud to offer:

• Competitive remuneration with up to 15% discretionary performance payment.
• Interstate relocation support.
• 15 days personal/carers leave per year.
• 5 weeks of annual leave per year.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave.
• Flexible work practices and wellbeing support.
• Paid volunteering leave and cultural celebration flexibility.
• Exciting projects, professional development, and a vibrant and inclusive team culture.
• Support for professional certification and memberships.
• Regular social events and activities.

As Head of Project Engineering, you'll be at the helm of ElectraNet's capital project engineering function—driving strategies, frameworks, and capabilities that underpin South Australia's clean energy future. This is not just a leadership role; it's a chance to influence the entire organisation and shape how we deliver complex, high-value projects.

You will:

• Lead strategic direction for project engineering across major capital works, ensuring alignment with ElectraNet's governance, technical standards, and business objectives.
• Champion engineering excellence by developing and continuously improving operational plans, policies, and frameworks that govern project delivery.
• Drive performance and resilience through robust financial oversight, cost efficiency initiatives, and risk management strategies.
• Enable innovation and growth by identifying opportunities and threats, implementing change management, and positioning ElectraNet for success in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
• Build a high-performance culture—inspiring, mentoring, and coaching your team to deliver best-practice outcomes while fostering collaboration and inclusion.
• Ensure operational success by overseeing in-house detailed design targets, managing Client Engineering Partners, and monitoring performance metrics with actionable insights.
• Engage stakeholders at every level, from executives to external partners, to ensure seamless delivery and strong relationships that support project success.
• This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives on complexity, embraces change, and has the technical depth to lead engineering functions in a high-stakes environment.

You're a seasoned engineering leader with deep technical expertise and a strategic mindset. You combine mastery of project engineering principles with the ability to influence organisational direction and deliver complex infrastructure projects.

Here's what makes you stand out:

• Proven engineering leadership with a minimum of 10 plus years in senior roles leading capital project engineering functions, with proven success in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Your strong technical expertise and knowledge of detailed design processes, governance frameworks, and compliance with technical standards.
• Familiarity with engineering design tools and methodologies that ensure precision and efficiency.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, and MS Projects for planning, reporting, and resource management.
• Driving operational excellence, where you've developed and implemented operational plans, policies, and performance metrics to optimise engineering delivery.
• Proven ability to own and optimise multi-million-dollar capital budgets, ensuring every dollar drives measurable value. You anticipate financial risks, implement cost-efficiency strategies without compromising quality, and make data-driven engineering decisions that strengthen bottom-line performance and long-term resilience.
• Experienced in leading organisational change, embedding high-performance behaviours, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Exceptional ability to build strong relationships with internal teams, executives, and external partners, including Client Engineering Partners and contractors.
• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering with a flexible and solutions-focused approach to challenges.

If you thrive in complex environments, embrace innovation, and have the technical depth to lead ElectraNet's engineering transformation, we'd love to hear from you

Submission of applications will close on 1 December 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible via our careers page, as interviews may occur prior to the closing date. For more information about the role, please click here for a copy of the Position Description. Applicants can also register for job alerts via our careers page.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo background checks. These checks may include global criminal history checks, reference checks, and validation of qualifications, employment history, Australian work rights, and any additional checks depending on the role.

ElectraNet is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

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