Design Manager (Principal Electrical Engineer)

at  Consolidated Power Projects Australia

INTRODUCTION:

• Full time, permanent position
• Flexible working arrangements. Work from Tasmania or relocate to Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Brisbane (relocation assistance available)
• Join an industry leader who is supporting Australia move towards a cleaner energy future

DESCRIPTION:

Consolidated Power Projects are at the forefront of a once-in-a-century energy transformation, and we are looking for a highly skilled Design Manager who specialises in high-voltage to join our team as we deliver Australia’s renewable energy future.
Who are Consolidated Power Projects (CPP)?
As a member of the Quanta Services Group, a global Fortune 300 Company that employs over 40,000 people, Consolidated Power Projects (CPP) stands are the forefront of high-voltage power solutions in Australia. We designed and constructed the largest windfarm in the Southern Hemisphere (Waratah Super BESS) as well as the worlds first ‘big battery’ (Hornsdale Power Reserve).
We are a full EPC who specialise in the in-house design, construction, commissioning and maintenance of the biggest high-voltage infrastructure projects in the industry, such as transmission substations, wind farms, battery storage systems (BESS) and transmission lines. We hold preferred status with Australia’s major transmission network providers and have strong relationships with a number of leading private developers.
The pipeline of projects is secured. Do not miss this chance to contribute to Australia’s once in a lifetime energy transformation.
The Opportunity
As a senior member of the engineering team, the Principal Electrical Engineer has technical and supervisory responsibility for the development of high quality, operationally efficient designs for primary and secondary high voltage (HV) systems on substation and renewable generation grid connection design and construct project(s).

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

About You

With degree qualifications in electrical engineering and being a Chartered Professional Engineer, you will have the following experience deemed necessary to perform the responsibilities of the role:

• Experience at a senior level within a project-based utility or construction company in one or more relevant design disciplines
• Demonstrated experience in design, including evidence of large project involvement and the ability to lead multi-discipline designs
• Evidence of a high level of ability in the preparation and review of engineering designs to all applicable client, legislative and standard requirements
• Strong knowledge of transmission grid projects and renewable generation connection technical requirements
• Experience carrying out designs for one or more transmission utility companies in the relevant state (eg Powerlink, Transgrid)
• Experience in the application of:
• ISO9000/QA processes and procedures,
• Electric Engineering codes of practice and industry standards

Why Join Us?
At CPP our people are our most important asset. We believe in investing, nurturing and developing your talent, enabling you to succeed and achieve your full potential. As a leader in delivering high voltage infrastructure projects, we provide the opportunity to work on the most exciting projects in the industry, with access to current and leading technologies. We encourage and support new ideas. If you like to question the norm and embrace new ideas, then work with us.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE INCLUDE:

• Manage a design team comprising of engineers, drafters and external consultants to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of quality, safe and compliant designs and associated engineering documents.
• Be the single point of contact on technical matters both internally to the Project Manager and the project delivery team, to Engineering Management and to external parties as required by the contract and CPP’s internal processes.
• Effectively coordinate cross-discipline designs to ensure all interfaces are addressed and risks are appropriately managed. These design disciplines include civil, structural, primary electrical, secondary systems, protection and SCADA.
• Be proactive in resolving technical issues as they arise, working effectively with the relevant project design team specialist(s) and the wider engineering group as required to deliver the project.
• Liaise with engineering management to ensure appropriate resources are available to the project to deliver within the required time frames.
• Monitor project efficiency by reviewing performance against budget and implement actions to ensure targets are met.
  Joining our in-house Design & Engineering Team consisting of over 140 highly experienced professionals, you will provide excellence in engineering. You will be an integral part of our team and play a big part in the success of the various flagship projects CPP have won. Choose to remain in Tasmania, or relocate to an office location of your choice with support and relocation assistance from CPP.

With degree qualifications in electrical engineering and being a Chartered Professional Engineer, you will have the following experience deemed necessary to perform the responsibilities of the role:

• Experience at a senior level within a project-based utility or construction company in one or more relevant design disciplines
• Demonstrated experience in design, including evidence of large project involvement and the ability to lead multi-discipline designs
• Evidence of a high level of ability in the preparation and review of engineering designs to all applicable client, legislative and standard requirements
• Strong knowledge of transmission grid projects and renewable generation connection technical requirements
• Experience carrying out designs for one or more transmission utility companies in the relevant state (eg Powerlink, Transgrid)
• Experience in the application of:
• ISO9000/QA processes and procedures,
• Electric Engineering codes of practice and industry standard