Electrical Site Supervisor

Downer; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Downer is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to lead HV substation and transmission projects on-site in Australia. You will manage subcontractors, coordinate outages and resources, review drawings, and drive safety, quality and on-time delivery across complex HV works.

You’ll work with experienced project teams, take ownership of outcomes, and benefit from a strong project pipeline and career progression into senior roles within Downer Energy & Utilities.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising HV substation, transmission or utility infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and construction documentation.
• Strong communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV construction activities from mobilisation through to commissioning.
• Manage subcontractors and delivery teams to keep projects safe, productive and on schedule.
• Coordinate outages, resources, materials and site access requirements.
• Review drawings, scopes and construction packages before works commence.
• Support testing, commissioning and energisation activities.
• Solve issues in real time and keep projects moving forward.
• Work closely with clients, engineers and project stakeholders.
• Create a site culture built on safety, accountability and quality.

Skills

HV supervision

Substation

Outage planning

Leadership

Site safety

Job description

Looking for more than just another project? Take the lead on complex HV infrastructure projects with Downer

The opportunity

If you're an experienced Electrical Supervisor, chances are you've spent years building substations, managing outages and leading crews through complex HV projects. Now you're probably looking for more than just another project. We're looking for an Electrical Supervisor to take the lead on major HV substation and transmission projects, working alongside experienced project teams to deliver infrastructure that will support Australia's growing energy network. This is a role for someone who enjoys being on site, making decisions, leading from the front and taking ownership of outcomes. You'll have the backing of a well-established team, a strong project pipeline and the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects that genuinely move your career forward. If you're tired of being a number and want a role where your experience and leadership are valued, we'd love to talk.

What you'll do

• Lead HV construction activities from mobilisation through to commissioning
• Manage subcontractors and delivery teams to keep projects safe, productive and on schedule
• Coordinate outages, resources, materials and site access requirements
• Review drawings, scopes and construction packages before works commence
• Support testing, commissioning and energisation activities
• Solve issues in real time and keep projects moving forward
• Work closely with clients, engineers and project stakeholders
• Create a site culture built on safety, accountability and quality

What we offer

• Work on major HV substation and transmission projects across Australia
• Strong pipeline of secured work providing long-term stability
• Opportunity to work with highly experienced project teams and industry leaders
• Career development pathways into Superintendent, Construction Manager and Project Management roles
• Supportive team culture where people back each other and celebrate success
• Suite of Downer benefits, including health and wellbeing initiatives

What we're looking for

• Experience supervising HV substation, transmission or utility infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of secondary systems and protection schemes
• Experience working within live operational environments
• Outage planning and coordination experience
• Proven ability to lead contractors and site-based delivery teams
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and construction documentation
• Strong communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach
• Commitment to safety, quality and delivering work right first time

About the team

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfying the project minimum requirements, a pre-employment medical and evidence of your right to work in Australia.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.