Design Manager

Join to apply for the Design Manager (Electrical Engineering) role at Beca . Be among the first 25 applicants. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Exciting opportunities await within our Electrical Engineering team, working across the food & beverage, minerals & metals, forestry, energy & manufacturing, water, power, and defence sectors. You will be part of a talented group delivering innovative electrical solutions that enhance efficiency, reliability, and performance in complex industrial environments. From high-voltage power distribution and motor control to automation, protection systems, and innovative industrial electrification, you will help design and implement critical infrastructure that powers industry. We are proud to have been selected as one of Sydney Water Corporation's design development partners to help provide sustainable solutions to tackle the challenge that the Sydney metro area faces. This is your chance to be part of a team delivering once-in-a-lifetime projects that will make a real difference in our communities. Together, let’s make everyday better The Opportunity This win, alongside other water projects in NSW and across Australia marks a transformative step in our ability to support clients in tackling their most complex infrastructure challenges. To help us deliver innovative and successful solutions for our clients, we are seeking Electrical Design Managers to join us in Sydney. You will build on your experience in industrial or water / wastewater electrical and automation design. Lead multi-discipline design teams and be accountable for the delivery of high-quality design delivery outputs Work collaboratively with the teams to manage the overall delivery of designs to time, budget and quality and guide project delivery to achieve high levels of client satisfaction Manage Engineering governance processes (design reviews, change management, request for information, validation and verification, etc., related to the design) Stepping into a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and continuous improvement you will be given opportunities for mentoring junior engineers and professional growth and development. About You You will be a Chartered Professional Engineer and have a bachelor’s engineering degree in electrical engineering and gained a strong understanding of the Australian water industry, with a focus on water utilities/water treatment, industry standards and best practices on site and within a professional services environment. You will have relevant experience and a good understanding of Australian and international standards including AS / NZS 3000, AS / NZS 3010. You will have a good understanding of electrical, automation and instrumentation systems. You will preferably have a good understanding of Medium and High Voltage systems applicable to water, wastewater, and industrial utilities. Strong technical writing skills are imperative, as is the ability to communicate with and relate to a wide range of stakeholders. Highly organised with outstanding technical and communication skills you’ll have the desire and ability to lead and mentor a team and drive successful project outcomes for our clients. What We Offer A career with Beca will provide you with: Flexibility & Wellbeing : We recognise that achieving a work-life balance is unique to everyone. Enjoy flexible working options to manage your personal and family priorities, along with dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement. Belonging & Ownership : Join a diverse and inclusive team where collaboration and creativity thrive. Bring your whole self to work and take advantage of unique shareholder opportunities to share in our collective success. Parental Leave : Take time for what matters most with up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all genders. Career Growth & Development : Your growth is our priority Benefit from continuous learning through our training programmes and support for professional accreditation, including pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia. Work alongside industry leaders and gain hands‑on experience to empower your career potential. Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences. Who is Beca? Beca is one of the Asia-Pacific region's largest employee‑owned professional services consultancies. Our team of over 4000 professionals is diverse enough to bring a wide range of perspectives and expertise to every client and challenge, creating resourceful, smart solutions from our collective experience and insights. ‘Creative people together transforming our world’ is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose – to make everyday better. Our four values – partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care – sit at the heart of everything we do, reflecting how we work every day with each other and our clients. At Beca we make everyday better for our clients, our people and our community and your involvement makes it possible. Our size and agility mean you’re not just on the fringes; you’re making a visible difference, partnering to develop and deliver solutions from the ground up. As a people‑focused business, we understand that work‑life balance means a lot of different things to different people and that it’s not always easy juggling work with everything else life throws at us. This is why we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for all opportunities in the Beca team. Ready to Be Involved? Be Heard. Belong? If you want to be part of the Beca story, apply online today. For further information please visit: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Beca by 2x Get notified about new Design Manager jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia . Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries Business Consulting and Services #J-18808-Ljbffr