Technical Director - Transmission & Distribution

If you want to make a difference, supporting the Australian distribution and transmission providers rewiring the grid, we have projects for you. Together, we will open opportunities with our connected thinking.

Mott MacDonald is a dynamic and innovative engineering, management and development consultancy working with high profile clients across Australia and globally. Mott MacDonald has experience working on Marinus Link, Project EnergyConnect, the NSW Renewable energy zones, CuString 2.0 and large pumped hydro projects in the NEM that are essential to support the increased penetration of renewables.

Our energy team have many years of experience connecting generation to customers, with projects ranging from OE roles, lenders technical advisors to detailed substation and transmission and design services.

We are excited to build the Transmission and Distribution team in Australia to support the energy transition locally, and globally. We are seeking a Technical Director to join our team working on National and International projects, including offshore wind substations for our neighbours across Asia.

Apply if you have experience in one or more of the following disciplines:

• Substation design (Primary systems),
• Protection and control (Secondary Systems), power system modelling, project engineering, commissioning
• SCADA
• Earthing
• Transmission Line Design
• Or CAD modelling for substations

The Opportunity
Due to an ever-growing portfolio of projects, we are looking for a senior T&D professional to contribute to the success of our growing team. This opportunity is available in our Brisbane office.

The focus of your role will be to provide electrical engineering development and design solutions across a range of multi-disciplinary projects and pursuits. You will lead, manage, or undertake design development for engineering projects and packages as well as:

• Provide specialist technical input to a diverse range of projects in line with Mott MacDonald's quality system and client requirements.
• Development of the design of the HV substation and transmission system
• Be part of the team to pursue, develop and deliver present and future planned Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) and transmission projects.
• Grid connection due diligence including grid prospecting, connection optioneering, risk assessment and contingency analysis.
• Liaise with, and support (and lead, as required) Mott MacDonald global Energy teams and initiatives i.e., power system planning, grid compliance, asset modelling and commissioning compliance studies.
• Lead and author design reports, technical investigation reports and technical specifications
• Drive business development and sales associated with Power Systems projects to create a pipeline of consultancy opportunities.

About You:

• Qualified electrical engineer with experience in transmission/distribution projects (designs from 22kV to 500kV) in utilities, renewable power, or similar fields
• In-depth knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and industry guidelines
• Experience in the technical delivery of multi-disciplinary projects, whether that's from a consulting, utilities or contracting environment
• Experience preparing design and assessment reports
• Offshore wind design experience is highly regarded, though not essential

If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability courage and integrity, rather than ticking boxes - so if this role resonates with you, please send through your application.

Our values, culture, and benefits
At Mott MacDonald, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we uphold our strategic commitment to recruit, develop and value our diverse workforce. Our inclusive cultures and behaviours empower each of us to make decisions, innovate, collaborate, and ultimately transform our communities. Some of our benefits include:

• State of the art office and end of trip facilities
• Agile working
• Competitive salary and group bonus incentive scheme
• Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance
• Options to purchase additional annual leave

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by WORK180 can be seen on the WORK180 website.

You've got this!
This is a great opportunity to join a growing consultancy that is pushing ahead in the local market. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-growing business with an organisation that is shaping the communities in which we live, then we would encourage you to apply for the above position and join our world class consultancy.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.