Principal Design Manager

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Be a driving force in the worldwide transition to renewable energy by joining APD Global, a leading provider of engineering solutions for utility and renewable power projects. This is your opportunity to contribute to the global energy transition and decarbonization efforts while advancing your career in a dynamic and rapidly growing industry.

About Us

At APD, we deliver engineering and design solutions to power utilities, electricity generation developers, and the mining and resources sectors across Australia and New Zealand. Our team of over 400 professionals operates from 15 offices throughout the APAC region.

Our services encompass extra high voltage transmission grids, power distribution networks, and consumer-end electric supply facilities. We also offer customized, integrated solutions for protection system design, automation, control, and communication, tailored to our clients' needs.

About the role

We are currently looking for a Principal Design Manager - Gridlinkx to join our Sydney office. The Principal Design Manager will build and maintain strong relationships across our client base and facilitate the effective delivery of design packages to our client's expectations. Reporting to the APAC Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating teams of engineers to successfully deliver transmission lines projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

The Principal Design Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality design solutions for high voltage transmission line (specially REZ)-related projects, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, and contributing to strategic planning and innovation.

• Design Oversight: Managed the preparation of project evaluations and feasibility studies, ensuring all designs met technical and project-specific requirements.
• Team Coordination: Collaborated across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and cohesive design solutions.
• Client Engagement: Maintained strong client relationships, ensuring alignment with project goals and driving successful outcomes, engaging actively in Interactive sessions with external stakeholders.
• Technical Document Development: Authored comprehensive presentation/ document packages, ensuring clarity and consistency with project expectation and timelines.
• Innovation Leadership: Spearheaded the development and implementation of an innovative solutions for transmission line engineering, procurement and construction. The solution shall offer a flexible, low-impact, and environmentally sustainable alternative to traditional practice, particularly suited for clients' expectations.
• Sustainability Focus: Ensuring the design meets performance criteria while aligning with contemporary environmental and sustainability standards.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

MANDATORY HARD SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/ mechanical/ civil/ structural engineering or related field
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering design and project management
• Proven experience managing large-scale projects
• Proficient in PLS software
• Demonstrated capability in the development of innovative concepts for solutions to technical, complex issues
• Competent understanding of Australian and International codes and standards and risk and contingency assessment
• Competent in the use of MS Office and MS Project

SOFT SKILLS

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, with excellent interpersonal skills
• High level of attention to detail and ability to work proactively
• Ability to work confidently both as part of a team and autonomously
• Excellent presentation skills

What We Offer

• We invest and nurture your talent, enabling you to succeed and achieve your full potential
• Prestigious location offering amazing views
• Office close to public transport, car parks, coffee shops and retail shops
• Regular office social club events
• Monthly office drinks
• Career development
• Supportive and fun office/team culture

Join Us

At APD Global, we embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage our employees to bring their unique talents and backgrounds to create exceptional outcomes together.

If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity and grow with us, we want to hear from you Apply now and be part of our success story

APD Global is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be willing to undertake a pre-employment medical and provide proof of valid working rights in Australia.