About Us
At HDR, we specialise in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. Our global team of more than 15,000 employees is united by our values and strengthened by our employee-owned culture. We collaborate across disciplines, leverage global expertise, and empower our people to create solutions that make a lasting impact.
The Role
We're seeking a Technical Director - Electrical Engineering to play a key role within HDR's Australian Electrical Engineering practice, part of our broader Building Engineering Services (BES) business.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for guiding the growth, capability and technical excellence of our Electrical team. You will combine strong technical expertise with people leadership, helping to shape team culture, mentor engineers, support project delivery and drive the ongoing development of our electrical practice.
You will work closely with project leaders, business leaders and technical specialists to ensure HDR continues to deliver high-quality electrical engineering solutions across a diverse range of sectors.
This opportunity is ideally suited to an experienced engineering leader who enjoys developing people, building high-performing teams and influencing technical outcomes across a portfolio of projects.
If you're passionate about creating an environment where engineers can thrive while helping clients solve complex engineering challenges, we'd love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a senior member of our BES leadership team at HDR, you will:
People Leadership & Team Development
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Lead, mentor and develop a growing team of electrical engineers across varying levels of experience.
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Foster a culture of collaboration, technical excellence and continuous learning.
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Support workforce planning, recruitment and succession planning activities.
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Provide coaching, performance feedback and career development guidance.
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Build technical capability across the business through mentoring, training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
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Champion employee engagement, wellbeing and team culture.
Technical Leadership
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Provide technical leadership and guidance across electrical engineering projects.
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Serve as a recognised subject matter expert across LV, MV and HV electrical systems.
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Support engineers in solving complex technical challenges and making sound engineering decisions.
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Promote consistency, quality and best practice across project delivery.
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Contribute to technical reviews, design assurance and quality management processes.
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Help maintain and develop engineering standards, tools and methodologies.
Business & Project Support
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Support project teams in the successful delivery of electrical engineering projects.
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Collaborate with discipline leaders across HDR to deliver integrated multidisciplinary outcomes.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
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Contribute to business development activities, proposals and strategic pursuits.
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Support the growth and positioning of HDR's Electrical Engineering practice within the market.
What Makes This Role Different?
This is more than a traditional technical leadership role.
While a strong technical foundation is important, success in this position is equally about people leadership, team development and creating an environment where engineers can perform at their best.
You'll have the opportunity to influence the future direction of HDR's Electrical Engineering practice by developing talent, strengthening technical capabilities and supporting the delivery of impactful projects across multiple sectors.
You'll also be backed by HDR's global network of technical specialists, allowing you to leverage world-class expertise while helping grow and shape our local team.
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who is:
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A respected engineering leader who enjoys developing and supporting others.
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Passionate about building high-performing teams and positive workplace cultures.
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Technically credible and able to provide guidance across a broad range of electrical engineering challenges.
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A strong communicator who builds trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
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Collaborative, approachable and influential.
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Commercially aware and able to balance technical excellence with project and business outcomes.
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Committed to mentoring future leaders and creating opportunities for team growth.
Ideally, You’ll Have
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A degree qualification in Electrical Engineering.
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Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or equivalent.
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15-20+ years of electrical engineering experience within consulting, infrastructure, utilities, energy, buildings, industrial or related sectors.
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Demonstrated experience leading and developing engineering teams.
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Strong technical knowledge across electrical engineering systems, including LV, MV and HV infrastructure.
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Experience supporting complex multidisciplinary engineering projects.
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Strong understanding of Australian standards, regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
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A track record of mentoring and developing engineers at various career stages.
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Experience participating in recruitment, workforce planning and capability development.
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Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
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Experience contributing to business growth, strategic initiatives and operational performance.
Why Join HDR?
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Employee ownership model – share in the success you help create
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Leadership opportunity - shape the growth and development of a highly capable electrical engineering team
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Career legacy – mentor future leaders and help shape the next generation of engineers
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Collaborative culture – work alongside highly respected technical professionals across multiple disciplines.
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Global expertise – connect with HDR’s international network of recognized specialists
This role can be based in either Sydney or Melbourne as part of our National Building Engineering Services business. #LI-CG3
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Our Commitment
HDR is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified and/or experienced candidates, regardless of gender identity or expression, race or ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or religious and political beliefs. This includes encouragement for veterans.
HDR acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and communities live and work. As part of our commitment to reconciliation and diversity, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Join us in making a meaningful impact and contributing to an inclusive community.
