Technical Project Manager Substations
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026.
Job ID
306064
Location
Australia
New South Wales
Sydney
Company
Siemens Energy Pty. Ltd.
Organization
Grid Technologies
Business Unit
Grid Solutions
Full / Part time
Full-time
Experience Level
Professional / Experienced
A Snapshot of Your Day
You will support the Substation business in Australia as part of the Australian Substation team in Sydney within Siemens Energy Grid Technologies’ Asia Pacific division. You will drive the technical delivery and execution of substation and skid solutions, managing projects from design through commissioning while ensuring compliance with Australian standards, customer specifications, schedules, and budgets. Your day will involve coordinating electrical, civil, and structural engineering teams and working closely with customers, local utilities, subcontractors, procurement, logistics, and internal engineering hubs. You will also manage technical risks, project controls, stakeholder interfaces, and reporting to support localized grid connection requirements and the expanding APAC energy transition market.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Manage the technical execution of substation skid projects from design through commissioning, ensuring compliance with Australian standards and customer specifications.
- Coordinate cross-functional electrical, civil, and structural engineering teams to deliver integrated design packages on schedule.
- Oversee technical risk assessments, design reviews, quality assurance, and commissioning activities for substation equipment and skid assemblies.
- Serve as the primary technical interface for customers, local utilities, subcontractors, and internal engineering hubs, managing technical clarifications, variations, and approvals with Australian grid operators and regulatory bodies.
- Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to support the timely delivery of high-voltage components and structural skids.
- Develop and maintain technical project schedules, identify critical-path milestones, and establish mitigation plans for project risks.
- Monitor technical budgets, resource allocation, scope, and change management to help prevent scope creep.
- Provide regular technical progress reports, risk registers, and performance metrics to APAC leadership.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline, with 5-8 years of experience in technical project management or engineering leadership specifically within substation projects.
- Proven experience in the Australian energy sector, including interfacing with local transmission and distribution network service providers (TNSPs/DNSPs).
- Strong expertise in substation engineering and design, including AIS/GIS and skid-mounted solutions, as well as high-voltage equipment and systems such as transformers, switchgear, protection, and control.
- Knowledge of Australian electrical standards and utility regulations, including AS/NZS standards and NER requirements.
- Technical project management expertise covering scheduling, risk management, budget control, contract and scope management, change orders, technical specifications, quality assurance, and commissioning procedures.
- Strong stakeholder communication, negotiation, cross-functional team leadership, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or AIPM Certified Practising Project Manager (CPPM) certification.
- Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) / National Engineering Register (NER) eligibility.
About the Team
Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.
Our team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.
Rewards/Benefits
- Opportunities to work with a team spread across different locations
- Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are valued and celebrated.
- Access a wide range of on-demand learning resources, development programs, and career growth opportunities to support your professional journey.
- Enjoy hybrid and flexible working arrangements that empower you to balance your career aspirations with personal commitments.
- Benefit from a people-centric culture that promotes well-being, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for growth and advancement.