Engineering Manager - Gas/ Transmission Lines

Samsung C&T Corporation Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung C&T Corporation Australia is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the Gas & Transmission Lines sector in Melbourne, providing technical leadership across projects and ensuring safety, quality and programme delivery.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, coordinating with partners and clients, evaluating designs, and managing budgets while complying with regulatory standards and advancing innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 20+ years in major infrastructure with 8+ years in renewables.
• Deep expertise in pipeline stress analysis and gas hydraulics.
• Experience with AS 2885 and regulatory standards.
• Strong leadership, mentorship and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiar with PLS-CADD and pipeline design.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to ensure integration of technical knowledge across the project team and stakeholders.
• Challenge and develop staff based on strengths and business needs.
• Model the organisation's values, exercise judgment, initiative and professionalism.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including clients and partners.
• Communicate complex information clearly to influence stakeholders.
• Develop collaborative solutions with an understanding of issues and drivers.
• Lead risk assessment and mitigation of time/cost impacts.
• Oversee design reviews and create competitive edge from reference designs.
• Forecast future resourcing needs and contribute to recruitment and retention.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Renewable energy experience

Pipeline design

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Tools

Caesar II

PLS-CADD

Job description

Creating FutureScape - Solution for a Better Sustainable World

Samsung C&T's Engineering & Construction Group is a leading engineering, procurement and construction company, built on core principles of safety, integrity, trust, authenticity & challenge. We have worked diligently to deliver the best value-added services to our clients by utilizing our top-tier talent and technical expertise in diverse fields such as architecture, civil engineering, plant, housing & green energy businesses.

By bringing together the most exceptional technology and capabilities, we create solutions for a better world and achieve sustainable growth. Samsung C&T's Engineering & Construction Group is a leading engineering, procurement and construction company, built on core principles of safety, integrity, and appreciation. Samsung C&T has long been active in the green energy business and continues to explore additional innovative renewable energy solutions.

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Gas & Transmission Lines sector in Melbourne.

About The Role

• Provide leadership and guidance as required to ensure integration of technical knowledge across the project team, relevant contracts personnel and delivery partners such to enable a clear understanding of engineering fundamentals
• Challenge and support staff to grow and develop their skills and capability based on their individual strengths, future career aspirations and business needs
• Model the organisation's values, and exercise judgment, initiative, professionalism
• Proactively builds and maintain relationships with key in/external stakeholders including Australian office, relevant business units in head office, clients, delivery partners, consultancy etc.
• Communicate complex information and concepts in a clear, compelling manner to influence internal and external stakeholders
• Develop collaborative solutions and provides advice with an understanding of the key issues and drivers
• Risk assessment and establishes strategies to mitigation time / cost impacts
• Oversee design reviews and develops technical solutions to build upon reference designs and create a competitive edge
• Review the forward pipeline of works and active pursuits to forecast future resourcing demands, identify potential talent gaps whilst playing an active role in recruitment and retention strategies
• Manage and control the effective implementation of commercial frameworks and processes, including head contract and subcontract administration (change management), commercial risk analysis, and reporting
• Lead the identification and quantification of head contract scope changes and all subsequent technical presentations with the client
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and all relevant policies and processes
• Champion health, safety, environmental, and community responsibilities within the project team
• Lead the project team by fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement

About You

• Extensive experience as an Engineering Manager
• 20 plus years major infrastructure experience and minimum 8 years' experience with Renewable Energy sector
• Must hold a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Deep expertise in pipeline stress analysis software (e.g., Caesar II), gas hydraulic modeling, pipeline routing, and compressor/regulator station design.
• Mastery of high-pressure gas pipeline design, pressure vessel codes, valve specification, safety management studies (SMS), and pipeline integrity management systems.
• Heavy familiarity with Australian standards (e.g., AS 2885) environmental constraints, cultural heritage, easements, and zoning regulations.
• Deep expertise in PLS-CADD software, tower/pole structural analysis, and line routing geometry.
• Mastery of insulation coordination, shielding, grounding systems, and high-voltage direct current (HVDC) or alternating current (HVAC) technology.
• Heavy familiarity with local grid standards, environmental constraints, easements, and zoning regulations.
• The capability to manage EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) partners, raw material supply chains (steel, conductors), and specialized field labor.
• Experience mitigating budget overruns, allocating resources dynamically when staffing shortages hit, and navigating material cost inflation.
• Ability to lead, inspire and motivate diverse teams
• Adept at identifying key stakeholders and engage their support
• Advanced level of influencing, interpersonal and negotiation skills that establish productive relationships and partnerships
• Knowledge of and willingness to commit to and work within Samsung C&T Australia values

Samsung C&T Corporation is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams.