HV Project Manager (Australia)

INTEC Energy Solutions GmbH; Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

International opportunities

Multicultural environment

Job summary

INTEC Energy Solutions seeks a highly skilled HV Project Manager to lead utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects across Australia. You will manage the full HV EPC lifecycle from engineering to commissioning and handover, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years in HV EPC environments, and strong leadership with international travel willingness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing HV infrastructure projects within EPC environments.
• Proven track record delivering utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work on project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of High Voltage works for utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Manage HV project phases: engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, energization, close-out.
• Oversee HV substations, transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, protection and control, HV cabling, lines, and grid connection.
• Ensure safety, schedule, budget, and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Develop execution plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and progress reports.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, quality, HSE, and controls.
• Manage contracts, variations, claims, and change orders; coordinate with clients and authorities.
• Monitor performance, identify issues, and implement corrective actions to achieve objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

INTEC Energy Solutions delivers best-in-class services in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Project Development, Consultancy, and Operation & Maintenance, along with New Energy Solutions. With a globally experienced team, INTEC has managed over 200 projects and achieved an installed and secured capacity of 5 GW. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, INTEC also operates offices in Germany, Türkiye, Spain, Azerbaijan, Romania, Mauritius, Mauritania, Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines, with plans for further expansion.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experiencedHV Project Managerto lead the successful delivery of High Voltage (HV) infrastructure for utility-scaleSolar PVandBattery Energy Storage System (BESS)projects across Australia.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the complete lifecycle of HV EPC projects, from engineering and procurement through construction, commissioning, and project close-out. This role requires extensive experience in HV substations, transmission systems, and grid connection infrastructure, together with strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of High Voltage (HV) works for utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Manage all phases of HV project delivery, including engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, energization, and project close-out.
• Oversee the delivery of HV substations, power transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, protection and control systems, HV cable systems, transmission lines, and grid connection infrastructure.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual, technical, quality, and HSE requirements.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, schedules, budgets, procurement strategies, risk registers, and progress reporting.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Quality, HSE, Commercial, and Project Controls.
• Manage project risks, contractual variations, claims, change orders, and mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate closely with clients, Owner's Engineers, utilities, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Monitor project performance, identify critical issues, and implement corrective actions to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Australian regulations, utility requirements, grid codes, and international engineering standards.
• Lead project meetings, technical reviews, commercial discussions, and stakeholder communications.
• Support project handover, final documentation, lessons learned, and project completion activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum10 yearsof experience managing High Voltage infrastructure projects within EPC environments.
• Proven track record delivering utility-scale Solar PV, BESS, substation, transmission, or power generation projects.
• Strong technical understanding of:
• HV substations
• Power transformers
• GIS/AIS switchgear
• Protection and control systems
• HV cable systems
• Transmission networks
• Grid connection infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary EPC project teams.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, including procurement, contract administration, claims, change management, and project cost control.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project planning, scheduling, and reporting tools.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel internationally and work on project sites as required.

Preferred Experience

• Experience delivering HV grid connection infrastructure for utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Knowledge of Australian transmission, utility, and grid connection standards.
• Experience working with international EPC contractors on large-scale renewable energy projects.
• Experience leading multicultural and geographically dispersed project teams.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on large-scale international Solar PV and BESS projects.
• An international position with close collaboration across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
• Career development within a fast-growing global renewable energy company.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Dynamic, collaborative, and multicultural working environment.
• Long-term international career opportunities within a leading EPC contractor.

Join INTEC Energy Solutions and help deliver world-class High Voltage infrastructure that powers the next generation of renewable energy projects.