Design Manager - HV Transmission

Design Manager – Electrical HV Transmission

Location: Adelaide or Perth (Hybrid working)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

This role will lead the electrical design for Australia's most critical energy projects

An exciting opportunity for a Design Manager – Electrical HV Transmission to oversee the design and delivery of major high-voltage power infrastructure across Australia. You'll join a nationally recognised engineering consultancy with deep expertise in the power, utilities, and renewable energy sectors, and play a key leadership role in the development of the transmission grid of the future.

With a strong pipeline of projects and a technically elite engineering team behind you, this role offers both complexity and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design delivery of HV electrical transmission projects (110kV to 500kV)
• Oversee designs for primary and secondary systems, including protection, control, earthing, HV layout
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and drafters across multiple project phases
• Ensure technical compliance with relevant Australian and international standards
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and project managers to drive on-time, high-quality outcomes
• Provide technical governance, review, and sign-off on design documentation
• Support business development and project planning through design scoping and estimation

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 10+ years’ experience in HV transmission electrical design (substations or overhead lines)
• Deep knowledge of Australian electrical standards and utility design practices
• Strong capability across primary, secondary, and protection/control design
• Experience leading design teams or acting in a lead engineer capacity
• CPEng or NER accreditation (or working toward)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
• International applicants must hold work rights for Australia

• Attractive salary package (aligned with experience)
• Secure role with long-term project pipeline across Australia
• Flexibility: hybrid working and family-friendly policies
• Technical autonomy within a high-performing team
• Clear pathway to discipline leadership and director level roles
• Be part of a fast-growing firm delivering Australia’s energy transition

Be a key part of powering Australia’s energy future.
This role is ideal for a Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer ready to step into a strategic leadership role in major HV projects.

If this sounds like you or someone you know, don't hesitate to get in contact. To apply, click on apply to submit your resume and covering letter highlighting your skills against the set criteria.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Randstad's Power & Energy recruitment specialist Mandy Lerena on 08 8150 7002 or amanda.lerena@randstad.com.au

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.