Technical Director/Principal Engineer – Primary Systems

• Technical leadership, team leadership
• Work across substation design, grid connection and delivery
• Employee owned business, with a clear pathway to ownership

Phillip Riley has partnered with a high-performing energy business looking for a Technical Director to lead the Design function. This role can be based in Brisbane OR Sydney.

The role:
You’ll provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of projects.
You'll lead the design and review of HV substations, guide multidisciplinary engineering teams, work directly with developers, asset owners, EPC contractors and NSPs, and help shape projects from early feasibility through to commissioning.
This is a genuine opportunity to influence project outcomes, mentor talented engineers, strengthen client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of an ambitious and highly respected business.

Reponsibilities:

• Leading primary electrical design for HV and EHV substations
• Providing technical leadership across wind, solar, BESS and transmission infrastructure projects
• Supporting grid connection and integrating substation design with broader power system requirements
• Working alongside power systems, protection, SCADA and commissioning specialists
• Contributing to feasibility studies, FEED packages, Owner's Engineer assignments, due diligence and technical reviews
• Identifying technical risks and developing practical engineering solutions
• Mentoring engineers and driving engineering excellence across the business
• Building trusted relationships with clients and becoming a recognised technical leader within the industry

About you:

• Chartered Electrical Engineer status (CPEng) and RPEQ desirable
• 12+ years' experience in primary electrical engineering
• Extensive experience designing HV and EHV substations
• Strong knowledge of AIS, GIS and hybrid substations
• Experience across transmission, distribution and renewable energy infrastructure
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build long-term client relationships
• A passion for mentoring and developing engineers

Why Join?:
You'll become part of a collaborative engineering team that values technical excellence, innovation and professional development.

• Genuine technical leadership with the ability to influence major infrastructure developments
• A highly collaborative team of recognised industry experts
• The opportunity to mentor, coach and develop future engineering leaders
• A culture that values quality, integrity and practical engineering solutions
• Flexible working arrangements and genuine work-life balance
• Excellent career progression within a growing and respected consultancy
• Employee ownership & pathway to partnership. Be part of a business where performance is recognised with genuine opportunities to become an owner and help shape the direction of the company.

If you are interested, please apply now or contact Amy at amy@phillipriley.com.au