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    Technical Director - Melbourne, Australia - GHD

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    Description

    Our world demands low carbon energy solutions to achieve a Net Zero future.

    And as we look to transition from traditional energy sources to adopt more renewable alternatives, you can play a key role in enabling and accelerating this change.

    We'll support you every step of the way as you join us in finding sustainable energy solutions to make a positive impact that will last for generations.

    Who are we looking for?

    We are seeking a well-established and transformative Technical Director for Substations to join our high-performing, collaborative and enthusiastic team in Victoria. You will be responsible for technical and commercial outcomes on local and national power projects and play a key role in developing our people in line with GHD's values and purpose.

    We will consider applicants to work in any of our Victorian offices.

    Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

  • Project & design management and leadership
  • Substation design for power utility projects including creation of engineering reports, documentation and drawing packages
  • QA of substation design and engineering, with oversight of design team including engineers and drafters
  • Leading the preparation of proposals and bids for projects
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients including business development
  • Training & investing in the development of team members
  • Collaborating with colleagues across the business (nationally and globally) to manage project resourcing, development and delivery
  • Support strategic initiatives on developing and growing GHD's Future Energy program, with dedicated attention to substations opportunities in Victoria and across Australia
  • What would you bring to the team?

  • A minimum Bachelor degree in Engineering (CPEng and RPEV required)
  • Ideally 15+ years industry experience (consulting environment or power utility preferable), with experience in substation design of primary and secondary systems up to 500kV
  • Demonstrated professional judgement and commercial acumen, including identifying, assessing, evaluating and solving problems to brief and budget
  • Good understanding of the energy industry and mechanics of the National Electricity Market
  • Experience in building and managing high performing teams
  • Understanding of the Australian Standards relating to HV substation design, protection schemes, primary plant technologies
  • Experience working with power utilities/on their projects would be advantageous
  • Knowledge of substation construction & commissioning methodologies
  • Experience with arc flash, EMF, harmonic, insulation coordination studies would be advantageous
  • Interested? Apply online now by submitting your CV and Cover Letter

    GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

    GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

    We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.



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