Engineering Director, Power Projects & Design Delivery

Downer; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits (EAP, etc

Perks@Downer discounts

ASX Tier 1 employer

Job summary

Downer Group is seeking an Engineering Director for the Power Projects Business Unit, based at North Ryde NSW. This role leads engineering design activities and coordinates with procurement, delivery teams, and project governance across the East Coast of Australia.

The director will mentor engineers, drive gated design delivery, manage risks, and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring alignment with budget and program commitments.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualified engineer with professional recognition (Engineers Australia preferred).
• 15+ years of engineering experience in large infrastructure.
• Experience in leadership of engineering teams and delivery of design scopes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of Engineering and Design scopes with procurement and delivery teams.
• Provide weekly updates to project planner based on project dashboard data.
• Deliver monthly KPI and design progress updates, including ECM activities.
• Ensure the design team understands scope and uses Downer standards.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Power engineering

Project management (PMP/AIPM)

End-to-end delivery

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Downer is seeking an Engineering Director to come and join their team to play a vital role in the Power Projects Business Unit, this position will be located North Ryde NSW.

The opportunity

The Engineering Director is responsible for reporting to key stakeholders including the Client, the Project Manager, Program Director and the Project Board, the successful applicant can envision themselves attending to duties such as:

What you'll do

• The Engineering Director is responsible for the execution of the Engineering and Design scopes of work in coordination with the procurement and delivery teams, and in accordance with The Downer Standard
• Provide weekly updates to the project planner (P6 or MS Project) based on the actuals from the project dashboard and design progress tracking tools
• Provide monthly updates on KPI's and design progress (cost, time and hours) including Engineering Change Management
• Ensure the engineering design team has a complete understanding of the scope of works utilising adequate tools in compliance with the Downer Standard and Engineering Delivery Model (EDM) Practical Guide
• Ensure delivery of Engineering & Design scope of Work in line with agreed budget and program
• Effective risk identification, assessment and review processes are implemented and maintained, and the currency of the risks and treatment plans in the Project Risk Register are maintained
• Actively supports established and/or new project engineers in their development through effective mentoring and coaching
• Conduct regular audits of the design disciplines to ensure gated delivery model is being followed and evidence-based records are collected accordingly
• Undertake regular site and stakeholder travel across the East Coast of Australia, providing visible leadership, supporting project delivery teams, and fostering strong client relationships

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company
• Structured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model
• A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue
• Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals, and entertainment options
• We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments

What we're looking for

• Tertiary qualified Engineer preferably a member of Engineers Australia
• Certified Project Management professional (PMP) or AIPM preferable
• Highly qualified with a minimum 15 years' experience in engineering
• Fully proficient within power engineering, lead with strong engineering management, design management skills in multi-disciplinary engineering specialised in design delivery of technical projects
• Experience with end-to-end delivery of large infrastructure projects from concept design to post IFC activities including completions, handover, and close-out
• Strong understanding of all aspects of project delivery, including contractual and commercial management, financial practices, changes, and variations management
• Able to evaluate information quickly, identifying key issues and formulate conclusions based on sound, practical judgement, experience, and common sense Excellent management, leadership and influencing skills throughout

About Energy & Utilities

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.

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.