Engineering Design Manager
Entura Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Engineering Services · 201-500 employees
About the role
The Engineering Design Manager will lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering design projects while acting as the primary interface with client-side project managers. They are responsible for integrating technical inputs across various disciplines and ensuring alignment of project objectives throughout the asset lifecycle.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must possess strong experience in multidisciplinary design management and a generalist technical understanding across engineering disciplines. Proven experience in the electrical utilities sector and strong facilitation skills with internal and external stakeholders are essential.
Benefits
Full description
Who is Entura?
Entura is a highly experienced specialist power and water consulting firm, uniquely positioned as both asset owner and consultant. With over 100 years of experience in renewable energy and water infrastructure, we offer comprehensive solutions throughout the asset lifecycle.
About You and the Role
As our Engineering Design Manager, you will lead and coordinate engineering design projects, including internal technical inputs, and act as the primary interface with the client-side Project Manager. You will guide and manage the coordination of internal technical streams as required, which may include Primary and Secondary Electrical, SCADA, Control Systems, Civil, among other disciplines.
A key focus for this role will be the design management of multidisciplinary electrical utilities projects.
Key accountabilities of the role include:
- Providing a single point of coordination and expertise for internal reporting and client engagement.
- Working directly with client-side project managers to ensure alignment of objectives and outcomes.
- Design Managing multidisciplinary Engineering projects
- Increasing alignment across engineering disciplines and more broadly across Entura.
- Effectively leading the coordination and integration of technical inputs for programs and projects across the life-cycle.
- Coordinating the development of scopes, delivery plans etc for multi-disciplinary programs and projects taking a holistic approach and liaising with the technical disciplines required to deliver the programs or projects.
You have experience in the following areas:
- Generalist technical understanding across disciplines within engineering design.
- Strong coordination and facilitation skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong experience in multidisciplinary design management.
- Experience in the electrical utilities sector
- Commercial approach and demonstrated project/program management skills.
For more information, please refer to the position description attached: PD - Entura - Engineering Design Manager - August 2026.pdf
Depending on your experience we may be able to support hybrid/ work from home/ remote work conditions if you don't live in Hobart and wish to remain in your home state.
Why Work with Entura?
At Entura, we nurture a culture of creativity and innovation, providing room for personal and professional growth. With a wide array of exciting projects, you'll experience endless variety and exposure to cutting-edge technologies. Our team consists of talented individuals, many with years of experience, imparting their deep knowledge to support your growth.
We're dedicated to making the world more sustainable through innovative engineering solutions, giving you a sense of purpose and fulfilment. Whether you're an experienced innovator or starting your career, we're committed to your success within our business.
In addition to innovative projects, we offer:
- Genuine life/work balance.
- Industry leading parental leave entitlements.
- Generous carer/sick leave.
- Subsidised school holiday vacation care.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Discounted Health Insurance.
- Access to free Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
- Clear career path, support networks and funded professional development.
What Next?
If this opportunity sounds like what you’ve been searching for, apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, and genders. Let us know of any specific requirements to facilitate your application process for the best opportunity for success. Explore our website at www.entura.com.au to learn more about our impactful initiatives and Our Way – a unique approach that defines us as pioneers in the engineering industry.
We will be running an agile recruitment process and will contact candidates as applications are received.