Senior Project Engineer - Design Management

Job Description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: High performing, diverse, inclusive, and supportive team Proudly making a difference with the transition to renewable energy The Opportunity As the Senior Project Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating the design delivery (Substation or Transmission) among the Delivery partners. Your work will ensure the project’s compliance with scope and employer requirements while managing the interface between design, engineering, Transgrid’s SMEs, and asset management teams. You will promote collaboration and consistency across multiple work streams, including internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, your attention to detail will ensure the project’s compliance with appropriate technical, work health and safety, environmental, budget, time, statutory, and quality requirements. You will also support the Technical / Design Director responsible for the overall design and engineering delivery of the project. As the primary contact for stakeholders with technical requirements, you will be responsible for managing the project’s compliance to all engineering processes, from the planning stage to the handover to the asset owners, including the development of specification documentations. By monitoring and tracking design deliverables, scheduling and actively managing RFI’s design changes, reviews, comments closeouts and non-conformance, you’ll help the construction team mitigate any engineering issues during construction and ensure the project’s successful completion. This is an opportunity for you to be an impactful, influential leader, possessing clear strategic and holistic thinking and an ability to build relationships across broad stakeholder groups. About You Degree qualification in Civil/Structural/Electrical/Mechanical discipline or equivalent experience with a high level of technical knowledge in the construction of transmission assets desirable. Significant solid demonstrated experience with successfully delivering engineering outcomes including project scope, specification development, managing design reviews, onsite inspection, and safety in design processes. Ability to work with a high level of autonomy, adapting to a rapidly changing environment with well developed analytical, investigation and problem-solving skills. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate outcomes. Current Drivers Licence. Recognition & Reward We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc., as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more. Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and ongoing training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you. Who we are At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. We offer fulfilling careers for driven people who can help ensure that our business and the essential services we provide to consumers, the community and key stakeholders are continually improving. With us, you will thrive in a collaborative environment where new ideas and knowledge sharing are encouraged, and where you’ll be supported through opportunities to develop and achieve your full potential. This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones. Applications close on Sunday 23 March 2025 Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change; we will assess applications as they are received. We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model. Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas. #J-18808-Ljbffr