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Downer Group is a leading provider of integrated services in engineering, facility management, and infrastructure delivery across transport, utilities, and resources. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, the company operates extensively throughout Australia and New Zealand, supporting critical public and private assets. Its comprehensive technical capabilities enable clients to design, build, and sustain complex systems that drive modern economic development.

The opportunity

If you're an experienced Electrical Supervisor, chances are you've spent years building substations, managing outages and leading crews through complex HV projects.

Now you're probably looking for more than just another project.

We're looking for an Electrical Supervisor to take the lead on major HV substation and transmission projects, working alongside experienced project teams to deliver infrastructure that will support Australia's growing energy network.

This is a role for someone who enjoys being on site, making decisions, leading from the front and taking ownership of outcomes. You'll have the backing of a well-established team, a strong project pipeline and the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects that genuinely move your career forward.

If you're tired of being a number and want a role where your experience and leadership are valued, we'd love to talk.

What you'll do

  • Lead HV construction activities from mobilisation through to commissioning
  • Manage subcontractors and delivery teams to keep projects safe, productive and on schedule
  • Coordinate outages, resources, materials and site access requirements
  • Review drawings, scopes and construction packages before works commence
  • Support testing, commissioning and energisation activities
  • Solve issues in real time and keep projects moving forward
  • Work closely with clients, engineers and project stakeholders
  • Create a site culture built on safety, accountability and quality

What we offer

  • Work on major HV substation and transmission projects across Australia
  • Strong pipeline of secured work providing long-term stability
  • Opportunity to work with highly experienced project teams and industry leaders
  • Career development pathways into Superintendent, Construction Manager and Project Management roles
  • Supportive team culture where people back each other and celebrate success
  • Suite of Downer benefits, including health and wellbeing initiatives

What we're looking for

  • Electrical trade qualification, Electrical Contractors Licence or relevant engineering background
  • Experience supervising HV substation, transmission or utility infrastructure projects
  • Strong understanding of secondary systems and protection schemes
  • Experience working within live operational environments
  • Outage planning and coordination experience
  • Proven ability to lead contractors and site-based delivery teams
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and construction documentation
  • Strong communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach
  • Commitment to safety, quality and delivering work right first time

About the team

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfying the project minimum requirements, a pre-employment medical and evidence of your right to work in Australia.

How to apply

Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

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