Technical Director - Secondary & Protection

Description

• Work with leading utilities, government agencies, and energy developers.
• Approve or review design deliverables to ensure accuracy, usability, schedule and cost expectations are met.
• Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and maintain Middleton Groups position as a trusted advisor in the energy sector.
• Lead proposal development, client engagement, and market strategies to secure new opportunities aligned with Middleton Groups growth objectives.
• Lead one of Australia's most forward-looking Power & Electrification teams.
• Lead and oversee design and engineering projects, ensuring exceptional technical quality, compliance, and innovation.
• Partner with team leaders to identify development opportunities and ensure teams remain at the forefront of industry advancements.
• Champion engineering standards, best practices, and sustainable design principles that support carbon reduction and community benefit goals.
• Mentor and develop emerging engineers, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration and technical excellence.
• Contribute to the business planning process, offering insights that shape our technical strategy and project delivery models.
• Build and maintain strong industry networks to enhance the firm's technical reputation and business presence.

Requirements

• Proven ability to manage and deliver complex engineering projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) with 15+ years of experience in substation design and protection systems.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance technical excellence and project performance.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and career growth opportunities.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance