Lead Design Manager, Power Transmission & Renewables

Downer Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASX-listed employer

Health & wellness benefits

EAP Beyond Blue

Retail discounts

Structured career paths

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager for its Energy and Utilities Power business in Melbourne, VIC. You will lead multidisciplinary design delivery across HV transmission, substations, renewables and battery energy storage projects, guiding engineering teams from tender through to handover.

As the primary engineering interface, you will ensure safe, compliant and cost-effective design outcomes, while aligning with client requirements, schedules and commercial objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Civil, Structural or related discipline.
• Chartered Professional Engineer status preferred; RPEQ/NER registrations highly regarded.
• 10+ years of experience in power transmission and substations, with major HV projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams across HV transmission lines, substations, renewables, and energy storage.
• Develop design management plans, delivery strategies, budgets and schedules.
• Manage consultants, subcontractors and delivery partners to ensure safe, buildable and cost-effective outcomes.
• Lead design reviews, governance and verification processes; monitor progress and risks.
• Provide engineering support through construction, commissioning and energisation; drive design changes when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Design management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical/Civil/Structural)

Job description

Downer is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager for its Energy and Utilities Power business in Melbourne, VIC. You will lead multidisciplinary design delivery across HV transmission, substations, renewables and battery energy storage projects, guiding engineering teams from tender through to handover.

As the primary engineering interface, you will ensure safe, compliant and cost-effective design outcomes, while aligning with client requirements, schedules and commercial objectives.