Senior Electrical Lead

Gamuda Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Gamuda Australia seeks an experienced Senior Electrical Lead (HV/SCADA) to provide engineering leadership across HV electrical infrastructure, secondary systems, protection, and SCADA scope. You will govern design from tender to commissioning, interfacing with primary HV plant and automation networks.

Reporting to engineering leadership, you will guide technical governance, drive value engineering with bid teams, and ensure AS/NZS compliance across major infrastructure projects in the region.

Qualifications

• 8+ years leading HV electrical infrastructure on major projects.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems; CPEng/NER valued.
• Strong knowledge of HV plant, protection, SCADA and PLC/RTU.
• Solid understanding of AS/NZS standards and NSP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead design management, QA reviews for HV substation packages.
• Interface primary HV with secondary protection and SCADA.
• Coordinate with bid teams to define electrical scope and VE.
• Oversee equipment specs and design compliance for OEMs and integrators.
• Collaborate with NSPs and site teams to meet grid codes.

Skills

HV electrical infrastructure

SCADA/automation

Technical leadership

Bid/tender engineering

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

CPEng / NER (highly regarded)

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC/RTU protocols

AS/NZS standards

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.