Senior Electrical Lead

Gamuda Group; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Tier-1 global group

Professional development pathways

Sydney Head Office base

Job summary

Gamuda Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Lead (HV/SCADA) to provide technical leadership across high-voltage electrical infrastructure, secondary systems, protection, and SCADA/automation scopes. Based in our Sydney Head Office, you will steer governance from tender through to detailed design, procurement, and commissioning.

You will guide design reviews, interface with primary HV plant and SCADA networks, and collaborate with bid teams to define scope and ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering.
• 8+ years leading HV electrical infrastructure, substation design, secondary systems, or SCADA/automation scope on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong expertise in primary HV plant (substations, switchgear, transformers), secondary protection, SCADA architecture, and PLC/RTU protocols.
• Deep understanding of AS/NZS electrical standards, NSP connection requirements, and power system testing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design management, engineering reviews, and QA for HV substations, switchgear, protection schemes, and SCADA packages.
• Direct technical interfaces between primary HV plant, secondary protection/control systems, SCADA networks, and civil/structural design.
• Partner with bid teams to define electrical scope, review SLDs, assess constructability, and drive value engineering.
• Oversee technical evaluations, equipment specifications, and design compliance for Tier-1 electrical OEMs and SCADA integrators.
• Interface with power systems engineers, NSPs, and site commissioning teams to ensure AS/NZS compliance and grid code alignment.

Skills

HV engineering

SCADA/Automation

Protection schemes

Substation design

AS/NZS standards

Project leadership

SCADA networks

PLC/RTU protocols

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering

CPEng / NER highly regarded

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC/RTU protocols

Job description

Gamuda Engineering is a global engineering and construction leader delivering major Transport, Civil, and Energy Infrastructure projects. In Australia, our footprint is expanding rapidly across corporate offices in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, delivering transformative packages including Sydney Metro West (Western Tunnelling Package and Stations Package West), the Coffs Harbour Bypass, M1 Motorway Extension, and landmark clean energy developments.

We are dedicated to attracting world-class technical talent and building an innovative, high-performing culture positioned as an employer of choice in the Australian infrastructure industry.

About the Role

Based in our Sydney Head Office, we are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Lead (HV / SCADA) to provide technical engineering leadership across high-voltage (HV) electrical infrastructure, secondary systems, protection, and SCADA/automation scope.

Reporting to engineering leadership, you will lead technical governance from tender/bid stages through to detailed design, procurement, and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical design management, engineering reviews, and QA for HV substations, switchgear, protection schemes, and SCADA packages.


• Direct technical interfaces between primary HV plant, secondary protection/control systems, SCADA networks, and civil/structural design.


• Partner with bid teams to define electrical scope, review single-line diagrams (SLDs), assess constructability, and drive value engineering.


• Oversee technical evaluations, equipment specifications, and design compliance for Tier-1 electrical OEMs and SCADA integrators.


• Interface with power systems engineers, Network Service Providers (NSPs), and site commissioning teams to ensure AS/NZS compliance and grid code alignment.

Skills and Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering (CPEng / NER highly regarded).


• 8+ years leading HV electrical infrastructure, substation design, secondary systems, or SCADA/automation scope on major infrastructure, rail/metro, or energy projects.


• Strong expertise in primary HV plant (substations, switchboards, transformers), secondary protection, SCADA architecture, and PLC/RTU protocols.


• Deep understanding of AS/NZS electrical standards, NSP connection requirements, and power system testing protocols.

What We Offer

• Key technical leadership position based in Gamuda's Sydney Head Office.


• High-performing, supportive environment backed by a Tier-1 global group.


• Competitive remuneration and clear professional development pathways across an expanding national project pipeline.

Gamuda Australia encourages and supports a diverse workforce, including candidates from overseas and current Visa holders.