Senior Transmission Project Lead – Bids & Design

Transgrid; Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Transgrid is seeking a Senior Project Developer to provide technical leadership on bids and opportunities across its portfolio including asset replacement programs, substation augmentations, generator connections and transmission line modifications.

You will lead project scoping, option feasibility studies and detailed design coordination, developing complete, accurate and optimised proposals in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering discipline.
• Experience managing transmission line and substation projects, including design coordination, environmental and regulatory approvals, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience identifying key issues and alternatives across design, environmental assessment and construction.
• Experience developing project programs and cost estimates.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, Australian Standards and Government policy guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and oral/written communication to provide specialist technical advice.
• High analytical thinking with demonstrated problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigation and preparation of scoping reports and option feasibility studies during the bid stage.
• Develop and chair presentations for delivery, pricing strategy and project kick-off meetings.
• Lead risk assessment workshops and develop mitigation strategies.
• Benchmark cost estimates and negotiate cost optimisation opportunities with stakeholders.
• Lead detailed design inputs and coordinate reviews of externally completed designs.
• Initiate and lead RFQ processes with procurement for external design works.
• Manage multiple competing projects across various stages of the project lifecycle.
• Manage project development and design coordination budgets.
• Identify, document and mitigate project risk with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide timely, accurate development-phase reporting to management.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Cost estimation

Regulatory compliance

Design coordination

Environmental approvals

Risk assessment

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Transgrid is seeking a Senior Project Developer to provide technical leadership on bids and opportunities across its portfolio including asset replacement programs, substation augmentations, generator connections and transmission line modifications.

You will lead project scoping, option feasibility studies and detailed design coordination, developing complete, accurate and optimised proposals in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.