A senior opportunity is available for an experienced Substations Commissioning Lead to take ownership of commissioning activities across complex high-voltage substation projects. This role will lead commissioning planning, testing, energisation and handover, working closely with construction teams, protection engineers and client stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant and successful delivery of critical power infrastructure.

About the Company
This organisation is a nationally recognised electrical infrastructure contractor delivering end-to-end solutions across Australia’s transmission and distribution networks. With in-house EPC capability and asset management expertise, the business is known for technically robust project delivery, strong safety systems and the ability to self-perform complex substation infrastructure works.

Requirements
• Proven experience leading commissioning activities on high-voltage substations (typically 132kV and above)
• Strong understanding of protection systems, SCADA integration, testing and energisation procedures
• Ability to develop and manage commissioning plans, procedures and schedules
• Demonstrated leadership across commissioning teams and coordination with clients and OEMs
• Solid knowledge of Australian standards, utility requirements and HV safety systems

What’s on Offer
• Key leadership role on major HV infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to lead commissioning on complex substation builds and upgrades
• Work with experienced delivery and engineering teams
• Long-term project pipeline across national energy infrastructure

Sev Espino – Talent Resourcer
Email: sev.espino@people8.com.au
Phone: 0480 848 716

This is an opportunity for an experienced Design Manager – Substations (132kV) to take ownership of complex electrical infrastructure projects within a growing national delivery environment. Working closely with engineering teams and clients, you will lead design coordination across primary and secondary disciplines, ensuring quality, compliance, and successful project outcomes. The role is primarily office-based with occasional site visits to support project delivery and stakeholder engagement.

About the Company
This organisation is a nationally operating electrical infrastructure provider delivering end-to-end EPC and asset management solutions across large-scale energy projects. With strong financial backing and an integrated delivery model, the business is known for its ability to deliver complex electrical infrastructure from concept through to commissioning while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, and long-term asset performance.

Requirements
• Proven experience delivering substation design projects around 132kV
• Strong understanding of both primary and secondary electrical design
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Ability to review and check technical designs and documentation
• Strong client engagement and stakeholder management skills

What’s on Offer
• Opportunity to lead high-voltage infrastructure design projects
• Work with experienced primary and secondary design teams
• Stable pipeline of major energy and electrical infrastructure projects
• Office-based leadership role with occasional site exposure

Sev Espino – Talent Resourcer
Email: sev.espino@people8.com.au
Phone: 0480 848 716

Step into a key leadership role driving the delivery of major power infrastructure programs across Victoria. This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex, high-value projects while influencing safety, performance, and delivery outcomes within a growing and well-supported business.

About the Company
This organisation is a leading provider of essential network services across power, gas, water, renewables, transport, and telecommunications. Known for its technology-agnostic and outcome-focused approach, it delivers end-to-end solutions spanning design, construction, and maintenance of critical infrastructure. With a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and workforce capability, the business continues to expand its presence across major utility and asset owner projects nationally.

Requirements
• 10+ years’ experience in power infrastructure or utilities project delivery
• Strong background in overhead and/or underground lines construction
• Proven leadership managing project managers, engineers, and field teams
• Experience delivering projects within structured PM frameworks
• Solid understanding of power distribution networks and compliance standards

What’s on Offer
• Lead major power programs with full lifecycle ownership
• Influence safety, performance, and operational outcomes
• Work on high-value, complex infrastructure projects
• Career progression within a growing national business
• Supportive leadership environment with strong delivery capability