Manager, Engineering (Power Systems)

Acciona

  • Perth, WA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.Job DescriptionACCIONA Mechanical & Electrical is a specialist division within ACCIONA, delivering end-to-end mechanical and electrical design, construction, installation and commissioning services that support the transition to a low-carbon future.With a strong presence across Australia, we contribute to some of the nation’s most impactful infrastructure projects — from renewable energy and transmission networks to sustainable transport systems and water infrastructure. Our work is grounded in ACCIONA’s global commitment to sustainability, innovation, and social progress.We’re looking for passionate professionals who want to help shape a better planet through smarter, cleaner infrastructure. If you're ready to be part of a purpose-driven team building the foundations of a more sustainable Australia, we’d love to hear from you.Benefits
  • Australian Location – Flexible depending on the applicant’s location
  • Annual pay review and discretionary bonus
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Income protection
  • Salary packaging and Novated leases
  • Competitive paid parental leave
The PositionAs a trusted leader within the M&E engineering group, you’ll help grow and shape a high performing, inclusive team that delivers impactful infrastructure aligned with ACCIONA’s purpose of building a better planet through sustainable innovation.The Engineering Manager – Power Systems is a strategic leadership role focused on high voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) infrastructure projects. These span transmission lines, substations, and power systems across the utility, industrial, and renewable sectors. This role blends technical excellence with team leadership, delivering constructible, cost effective, and sustainable designs that meet project scope, budget, and schedule.Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee compliance with Design Controls and Engineering Management Systems, including Safety in Design
  • Manage the full design lifecycle of complex systems, from concept through integration and validation
  • Resolve design conflicts and ensure systems meet performance, reliability, and regulatory standards
  • Lead the development of innovative and sustainable designs aligned with client and industry expectations
  • Apply RAM principles to enhance system maintainability, availability, and reliability
  • Conduct and review proof engineering and independent checking
  • Identify and implement innovative solutions to optimise designs, improve constructability, and enhance operational performance,
  • Evaluate and integrates advanced tools, software, and techniques to enhance project outcomes and efficiency,
  • Evaluate ongoing projects, products and processes to identify and diagnose performance deficiencies, impending or actual failures, and propose remedies and solutions,
Required Skills and Competencies
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Chartered Status (including RPEV, RPEQ, NER & CPEng), or the ability to achieve within months of commencing, is desirable
  • Extensive experience (10+ years) leading engineering teams in HV/MV systems and infrastructure (including 220kV or higher)
  • Ideally, 5+ years of fieldwork, supporting hands-on engineering and site collaboration
  • Knowledge of constructability, systems integration, and technical governance
  • Experience with standards like IEC, IEEE, AS/NZS and a strong safety-first mindset
  • Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor and/or TNSP experience is highly regarded
ACCIONA Mechanical & Electrical is growing, and we’re excited about what’s ahead. If this particular role isn’t the right fit for your skills and experience, but you have a background in transmission or substations, we’d still love to hear from you. Reach out directly to Michelle Ackland at michelle.ackland@acciona.com — we’re always keen to connect with passionate professionals who share our vision for sustainable infrastructure.ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.

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