Deputy Electrical Manager

Core Talent Pty Ltd; Muswellbrook Shire Council; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Site allowance

DIDO/FIFO options

Job summary

Core Talent Pty Ltd is seeking a Deputy Electrical Manager for a major utility-scale solar project in Muswellbrook, NSW. This senior leadership role oversees electrical engineering, construction, installation, testing and commissioning activities across the project.

You will lead electrical engineers, supervisors, technicians and subcontractors, ensuring safe, on-schedule delivery and high-quality standards while managing budgets and program milestones. DIDO and FIFO options are considered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7–12 years’ experience across electrical engineering, construction or project delivery.
• 3–5+ years in supervisory or management roles.
• Proven experience in electrical installation, testing and commissioning.
• Experience in solar, renewable energy, infrastructure, or major construction projects preferred.
• Strong leadership, planning, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee electrical engineering and site activities across the project.
• Manage electrical installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Lead and support Electrical Engineers, Supervisors, Technicians and subcontractors.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, method statements and technical documentation.
• Coordinate electrical works with project teams, consultants, suppliers and other disciplines.
• Monitor programme, budgets, resources and overall electrical project delivery.
• Identify technical issues and drive practical solutions and corrective actions.
• Support procurement through technical review of electrical equipment and materials.
• Oversee quality inspections, testing and project documentation.
• Prepare progress and technical reports for project leadership.
• Ensure strong HSE, quality and compliance standards across all electrical activities.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical engineering

Project delivery

Supervisory experience

HSE & quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Deputy Electrical Manager – Utility Scale Solar - DIDO and FIFO considered

Location: Muswellbrook

Salary: $150-180k + super, $20k car allowance, 10% site allowance ($203-239,600k package)

Roster: 10/4 (DIDO and FIFO considered for the role)

The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Deputy Electrical Manager to join a major utility-scale solar project. This is a senior leadership role overseeing electrical engineering, construction, installation, testing and commissioning activities across the project.

You will lead electrical engineers, supervisors, technicians and subcontractors, ensuring electrical works are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee electrical engineering and site activities across the project.
• Manage electrical installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Lead and support Electrical Engineers, Supervisors, Technicians and subcontractors.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, method statements and technical documentation.
• Coordinate electrical works with project teams, consultants, suppliers and other disciplines.
• Monitor programme, budgets, resources and overall electrical project delivery.
• Identify technical issues and drive practical solutions and corrective actions.
• Support procurement through technical review of electrical equipment and materials.
• Oversee quality inspections, testing and project documentation.
• Prepare progress and technical reports for project leadership.
• Ensure strong HSE, quality and compliance standards across all electrical activities.

About You

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 7–12 years' experience across electrical engineering, construction or project delivery.
• 3–5+ years' experience in a supervisory or management position.
• Proven experience managing electrical installation, testing and commissioning.
• Experience across solar, renewable energy, infrastructure, industrial or major construction projects highly regarded.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical systems and engineering practices.
• Ability to interpret drawings, schematics and technical specifications.
• Strong leadership, planning, coordination and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing resources, contractors and project priorities.
• Strong understanding of HSE and quality requirements.

What's on Offer

• Senior electrical leadership role on a major renewable energy project.
• Responsibility across engineering, construction and commissioning.
• Opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary electrical team.
• Excellent exposure to a major utility-scale solar project and Australia's growing renewable energy sector.