Technical Project Manager Substations

Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Company

Energy technology organization developing grid solutions for reliable, sustainable, and digital power systems, including high-voltage transmission, switchgear, transformers, and grid stabilization technologies.

What you will do

• Manage the technical execution of substation skid projects from design through commissioning, ensuring compliance with Australian standards and customer specifications.
• Coordinate electrical, civil, and structural engineering teams to deliver integrated design packages on schedule.
• Lead technical risk assessments, design reviews, quality assurance, commissioning activities, and technical decision-making.
• Act as the primary technical interface for customers, utilities, subcontractors, procurement, logistics, internal engineering hubs, grid operators, and regulatory bodies.
• Develop project schedules, identify critical-path milestones, manage technical budgets and resources, and establish risk mitigation plans.
• Maintain scope and change control, technical progress reports, risk registers, and performance metrics for APAC leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline, plus 5–8 years of experience in technical project management or engineering leadership specifically within substation projects.
• Proven experience in the Australian energy sector, including work with local transmission and distribution network service providers (TNSPs/DNSPs).
• Strong expertise in substation engineering and design, including AIS/GIS and skid-mounted solutions, transformers, switchgear, protection, and control systems.
• Knowledge of Australian electrical standards and utility regulations, including AS/NZS standards and NER requirements.
• Technical project management expertise covering scheduling, risk management, budget control, contract and scope management, change orders, technical specifications, quality assurance, and commissioning procedures.
• Strong stakeholder communication, negotiation, cross-functional team leadership, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or AIPM Certified Practising Project Manager (CPPM) certification.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or National Engineering Register (NER) eligibility.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities to work with teams across different locations and lead innovative projects.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace that values different perspectives and backgrounds.
• Access to on-demand learning resources, development programs, and career growth opportunities.
• People-centric culture focused on well-being, continuous learning, and equal opportunities.