Electrical Design Manager - Water & Wastewater

About the role

Fyfe is looking for an experienced Electrical Design Manager to lead the detailed design of high-voltage, low-voltage, instrumentation and control systems for essential water and wastewater infrastructure across Australia. The role works across D&C, ECI and alliance delivery models and involves guiding engineers, designers and drafters, improving EI&C standards and becoming a trusted partner to water utilities, tier 1 contractors, network service providers and vendors.

Key responsibilities

• Lead EI&C design for treatment plants, recycling plants, pumping stations and network assets
• Develop robust HV, LV, instrumentation, PLC/SCADA, telemetry and communications solutions
• Coordinate multidisciplinary and construction interfaces, including brownfield staging and cutovers
• Drive design assurance, safety, constructability, operability and technical reviews
• Lead a multi-office team, allocate work and forecast resourcing needs
• Manage programmes, budgets, scope, risks and key stakeholder relationships

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 8+ years of electrical design experience, including design and team leadership
• Water or wastewater project experience with Australian utilities
• Detailed design experience across D&C, ECI or alliance projects
• Experience coordinating design, programmes, budgets, scope and variations
• CPEng and NER registration preferred; professional engineer registration in Victoria, or the ability to obtain it, is highly regarded
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or full Australian working rights; agency applications not accepted

Required skills

• Strong HV, LV, instrumentation, PLC/SCADA, telemetry and communications knowledge
• Confident communication with clients, contractors, vendors and senior stakeholders