Engineering Design Manager

Entura; City of Hobart; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave entitlements

Flexible work arrangements

Discounted Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Funded professional development

Job summary

Entura is seeking an Engineering Design Manager in Hobart, Australia to lead multidisciplinary engineering design projects and act as the primary interface with client-side Project Managers. You will coordinate internal streams and guide scopes, delivery plans and lifecycle activities for electrical utilities programs.

The role involves coordinating across disciplines, aligning objectives, and delivering integrated design outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating multi-discipline engineering design projects.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Background in electrical utilities sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide single point of coordination for internal reporting and client engagement.
• Lead and coordinate internal technical streams (Electrical, SCADA, Civil, etc.).
• Manage design activities across life-cycle programs and projects.
• Ensure alignment of objectives across disciplines and Entura.
• Develop scopes and delivery plans for multi-disciplinary projects.

Skills

Coordination

Multidisciplinary design management

Electrical utilities experience

Client liaison

Project management

Job description

Who is Entura?

Entura is a highly experienced specialist power and water consulting firm, uniquely positioned as both asset owner and consultant. With over 100 years of experience in renewable energy and water infrastructure, we offer comprehensive solutions throughout the asset lifecycle.

About You And The Role

As our Engineering Design Manager, you will lead and coordinate engineering design projects, including internal technical inputs, and act as the primary interface with the client-side Project Manager. You will guide and manage the coordination of internal technical streams as required, which may include Primary and Secondary Electrical, SCADA, Control Systems, Civil, among other disciplines.

A key focus for this role will be the design management of multidisciplinary electrical utilities projects.

Key Accountabilities Of The Role Include

• Providing a single point of coordination and expertise for internal reporting and client engagement.
• Working directly with client-side project managers to ensure alignment of objectives and outcomes.
• Design Managing multidisciplinary Engineering projects
• Increasing alignment across engineering disciplines and more broadly across Entura.
• Effectively leading the coordination and integration of technical inputs for programs and projects across the life-cycle.
• Coordinating the development of scopes, delivery plans etc for multi-disciplinary programs and projects taking a holistic approach and liaising with the technical disciplines required to deliver the programs or projects.

You Have Experience In The Following Areas

• Generalist technical understanding across disciplines within engineering design.
• Strong coordination and facilitation skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong experience in multidisciplinary design management.
• Experience in the electrical utilities sector
• Commercial approach and demonstrated project/program management skills.

For more information, please refer to the position description attached: PD - Entura - Engineering Design Manager - August 2026.pdf

Depending on your experience we may be able to support hybrid/ work from home/ remote work conditions if you don't live in Hobart and wish to remain in your home state.

Why Work with Entura?

At Entura, we nurture a culture of creativity and innovation, providing room for personal and professional growth. With a wide array of exciting projects, you'll experience endless variety and exposure to cutting-edge technologies. Our team consists of talented individuals, many with years of experience, imparting their deep knowledge to support your growth.

We're dedicated to making the world more sustainable through innovative engineering solutions, giving you a sense of purpose and fulfilment. Whether you're an experienced innovator or starting your career, we're committed to your success within our business.

In Addition To Innovative Projects, We Offer

• Genuine life/work balance.
• Industry leading parental leave entitlements.
• Generous carer/sick leave.
• Subsidised school holiday vacation care.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Access to free Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Clear career path, support networks and funded professional development.

We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, and genders.

Let us know of any specific requirements to facilitate your application process for the best opportunity for success.

Explore our website at www.entura.com.au to learn more about our impactful initiatives and Our Way - a unique approach that defines us as pioneers in the engineering industry.

We will be running an agile recruitment process and will contact candidates as applications are received.