Design Lead
Core
Manage design consistency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness across a portfolio of utility and renewable energy projects, overseeing in-house teams and external subcontractors.
Role type
Senior design management lead (utility/renewables)
Builds
Utility and renewable energy infrastructure projects (solar, wind, BESS, substations, high voltage connections)
Domain
Energy infrastructure, construction, renewables
Required skills
Design management, multi-discipline coordination, contract compliance, cost estimation, constructability review, safety in design, stakeholder management, RFI management, as-built documentation
Preferred skills
Electrical engineering background, experience with Australian Standards, experience with network service providers
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Prepare and run Design Management Plans and deliverable registers; Scope and manage design subcontractors and consultants; Apply design basis and standard details to ensure consistency; Challenge design choices impacting cost, time, or complexity; Lead optioneering and constructability reviews; Coordinate electrical, civil, structural, and mechanical design; Plan and close out Safety in Design; Manage RFIs and drive handover packs; Report design progress, performance, cost, and risk.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC