Design Manager chez Acciona

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

ACCIONA Mechanical & Electrical is a specialist division within ACCIONA, delivering end-to-end mechanical and electrical design, construction, installation and commissioning services that support the transition to a low-carbon future.
With a strong presence across Australia, we contribute to some of the nation’s most impactful infrastructure projects — from renewable energy and transmission networks to sustainable transport systems and water infrastructure. Our work is grounded in ACCIONA’s global commitment to sustainability, innovation, and social progress.

Benefits

• Brisbane/Sydney Based 

• Annual pay review and discretionary bonus

• Professional development opportunities

• Income protection

• Salary packaging and Novated leases

• Competitive paid parental leave

Position

The Design Manager is a project leadership role focused on high voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) infrastructure projects. These span transmission lines, substations, and power systems across the utility, industrial, and renewable sectors. This role blends technical excellence with team leadership, delivering constructible, cost effective, and sustainable designs that meet project scope, budget, and schedule. The Design Manager leads inclusive, multidisciplinary teams, supports career growth, fosters innovation, and drives continual improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and is responsible for leading and managing the design inputs, outputs, and overall process on selected projects from pursuit to delivery, in order to maximize successful project outcomes

• Develop designs or solutions to engineering problems that balance the impact of present engineering activities with the economic, social and environmental prospects of future generations

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Australian engineering standards and practices

• Evaluate ongoing projects, products and processes to identify and diagnose performance deficiencies, impending or actual failures, and proposes remedies and solutions

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

• 10+ years leading engineering teams in HV/MV systems and infrastructure (132kV

• and above)

• Ideally a 5 years of fieldwork, supporting hands-on engineering and site collaboration.

• Exposure to Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor and/or TNSP experience is highly regarded

• Proven leadership experience in nurturing internal teams and cross-functional communication.

• Knowledge of constructability, systems integration, and technical governance.

• Experience with standards like IEC, IEEE, AS/NZS and a strong safety-first mindset.