Client-Side Design Lead – HV Substations & Transmission

Sirius.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Sirius is seeking a Principal Advisor to step into client-side Design Manager and Technical Manager roles on landmark, $1bn+ high voltage electrical infrastructure projects in Sydney.

Reporting to a Technical Director, you will lead design reviews, manage technical interfaces, and guide sub-consultants to meet quality, schedule and client standards across substations and transmission assets. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering, design or construction management experience on major linear infrastructure projects.
• Major Greenfield or Brownfield infrastructure project delivery experience.
• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering with HV substation or transmission design experience.
• Understanding of the renewable energy sector, high-voltage networks and government regulatory frameworks.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical decisions to executive decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Design Oversight & Management: coordinate design reviews for HV transmission lines and substations.
• Network & Technical Interfaces: review NO, EPC, generator and storage designs and specs.
• System & Connection Strategy: assist in resolution of system strength, connection processes and arrangements.
• Sub-consultant & Delivery Management: oversee technical sub-consultants to meet quality and schedule.
• Governance & Stakeholder Engagement: represent project interests across multi-stakeholder groups.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Technical advisory

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Sirius is seeking a Principal Advisor to step into client-side Design Manager and Technical Manager roles on landmark, $1bn+ high voltage electrical infrastructure projects in Sydney.

Reporting to a Technical Director, you will lead design reviews, manage technical interfaces, and guide sub-consultants to meet quality, schedule and client standards across substations and transmission assets. Hybrid work options available.