Power Engineering Manager — Lead Energy Projects

Apa Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Parental leave

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

APA Group in Perth, WA is seeking an Engineering Manager – Power to join our Infrastructure Engineering team on a permanent full-time basis. Lead engineering activities across a diverse portfolio of power projects, ensuring practical, safe and cost-effective technical solutions aligned with APA’s objectives and customer needs.

You will mentor and develop others, collaborate with project teams, and guide technical input from feasibility through commissioning, supporting robust decision-making and

Qualifications

• Tertiary engineering degree with eligibility for Engineers Australia or equivalent.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering activities on complex infrastructure or energy projects.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, balancing risk, cost and timelines.
• Understanding of Australian and international standards and EH&S laws.
• CPEng, RPEQ, or eligibility to obtain registration within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead early-stage input for project development, including site selection and technology evaluations for power projects.
• Provide engineering leadership through FEED to detailed design, construction support and commissioning.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to support design, equipment selection and contract outcomes.
• Coordinate with consultants, OEMs, vendors and contractors across complex projects.
• Prepare and review engineering documents, specs, datasheets, reports and drawings.
• Support business cases and vendor evaluations with technical insights.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Power systems

Project governance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering degree

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At APA, our purpose is to secure Australia’s energy future. We’re not doing it alone. We’re doing it with our customers and communities as Australia’s energy infrastructure partner, a role our unique experience and expertise positions us to play.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager – Power to join our Infrastructure Engineering team in Perth, WA on a Permanent Full-Time basis. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to the development and delivery of innovative power solutions, while working alongside a collaborative and supportive team.

Reporting to the Head of Power Engineering Solutions, you will lead engineering activities across a diverse portfolio of power projects, ensuring technical solutions are practical, effective and aligned with APA’s objectives and customer needs. You will play an important role in providing technical guidance, fostering collaboration across teams, and supporting the growth and development of others through mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical input into early-stage project development, including opportunity assessments, site selection, concept development and technology evaluations for renewable and remote grid generation projects.
• Provide engineering leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from feasibility and FEED through to detailed design reviews, construction support, commissioning and operational integration.
• Collaborate with project and commercial teams to guide the technical aspects of supply and construction agreements, supporting effective outcomes across design, equipment selection, construction and connection activities.
• Build strong working relationships with consultants, Owners’ Engineers (OE), OEMs, vendors and contractors, coordinating engineering activities and deliverables across complex projects.
• Guide the preparation and review of engineering documentation, including specifications, datasheets, technical reports, drawings and design deliverables, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Partner with commercial and project development teams to provide technical insights into business cases, contract negotiations, risk assessments and vendor evaluations, supporting informed decision-making.

Your Background

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, with eligibility for membership with Engineers Australia or an equivalent professional body.
• Experience in the development, design and delivery of gas-fired power generation projects, ideally within an Owners’ Engineer, EPC or infrastructure delivery environment.
• Sound technical judgement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance risk, cost, performance and project timelines.
• Experience leading or coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities across complex infrastructure or energy projects, with a collaborative approach to achieving outcomes.
• Knowledge of Australian and relevant international standards, along with applicable environmental, health and safety legislation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across technical, operational and commercial teams. CPEng, RPEQ or eligibility to obtain registration within 12 months is required.

Working at APA

At APA, we’re committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best.

We offer targeted career development programs designed to accelerate your career, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing initiatives are all part of what we’ll offer you. Our inclusive parental leave policy offers 18 weeks of leave, including superannuation, to support parents at work and in life.

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