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Principal Design Consultant - Secondary


Company : Enerven


Location : Adelaide, Australia


Created : 2026-02-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Location: Enerven West Hindmarsh, South Australia, Australia Principal Design Consultant - Secondary Enerven delivers electrical infrastructure and telecommunications solutions vital for connecting communities across Australia. Our design, construction, and maintenance services ensure reliable power generation, transmission, and distribution nationwide and support renewable energy and resilient grid infrastructure. About the role We are seeking a Principal Design Consultant to lead strategic, senior engineering delivery. The role involves providing expert technical guidance, mentorship, risk management, and staying current with industry trends. You will collaborate with utilities, major project partners, and internal teams to deliver highvalue, highrisk projects exceeding $50M. Key responsibilities Execute Enerven growth strategy by derisking strategic and major projects during tender and bid development. Mentor Senior and Junior Design Managers. Provide a centre of excellence for developing engineering valueadding solutions. Implement efficiency opportunities for highperformance, sustainable longterm engineering solutions. Support bid development and early works, working closely with the Head of Bids and Proposals and the Manager of Engineering Delivery. About you Approximately 20 years of experience in renewables, electrical infrastructure, utilities, with strong background in concept design, tenders, and bid support. Expertise in Secondary Systems, Protection, SCADA, and Industrial Cybersecurity, with proven ability to deliver innovative, valueadding engineering solutions. Specific qualifications and experience required Degree in Engineering, Chartered Member of the Institute of Engineers, Australia. Specialised crossdiscipline technical expertise within substation, transmission, BESS, or Wind engineering, with particular strength in protection, automation or security systems. Experience in schedule, cost and risk management. Background in EPC or contracting. About Enerven Enjoy flexible working conditions that support worklife balance within a collaborative, safe, and supportive environment. Benefits include: Lucrative incentive structure. Leadership and career development opportunities. Up to $900 annual electricity bill reimbursement. Automatic income protection coverage. We value and respect diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We provide full access to research, events, and expertise on all aspects of diversity and inclusion. Seniority level MidSenior level Employment type Fulltime Contact For further information or any queries about this role, reach out to us at [email protected]. Be part of something bigger. Join Enerven and help connect Australia with tomorrow. #J-18808-Ljbffr