Project Manager/ Substation Specialist

Job no: 492907
Work type: 

• Extraordinary career, unique and stimulating opportunities
• Participate in the growth of an award-wining firm.
• Flexible and friendly working environment.

About SMEC

SMEC is a professional services firm with a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects.

SMEC is ranked among the world's top infrastructure design firms and we have won numerous industry awards for technical excellence, including the 2011 Consult Australia Awards for Excellence, where SMEC won a record of four gold awards in four diverse project categories.

The SMEC Profile:

• It is our culture to celebrate diversity, employ great people and work on interesting projects
• We are a private company, wholly owned by our people
• We have an established network of 75 permanent offices around the world and over 5,000 employees
• We offer our people opportunities to work, both in Australia and internationally, in the areas of: Transport; Water; Natural Resources and Environment; Energy and Renewables; Geotechnical, Mining and Tunnelling Services; Urban Development; Social Development; Government and Advisory Services.

The role

We are currently seeking a talented Project Manager/ Substation Specialist to work closely with our other specialists to manage the 500Kv power transmission project in Central Asian Republic region.

With a minimum of fifteen years' commercial experience in large scale transmission and distribution, and substation projects, you will play a key role in project management and implementation of 500kV and 200kV substation and overhead line design and construction.

With a track record of achievement in a similar role, you will have gained your experience in an engineering design consultancy and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

Suitable applicants will have:

• 20 years' of experience in large scale transmission and distribution and substation projects, 7 of which will have been in the consulting practice as Project Manager or Team Leader for construction supervision or project implementation management;
• Particular experience in design and construction of 500kV or higher voltage level substations and overhead lines;
• Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering;
• Experience in Central Asian Republic countries;
• Experience/knowledge on policies and guidelines of ADB or other multi/bi-lateral development institutions;
• Ability to prepare technical reports in English;
• Knowledge of Russian language will be an added advantage.

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

How to apply

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at http://www.smec.com. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

Advertised: 09 Feb 2013 N. Central Asia Standard Time
Applications close: 12 Apr 2013 N. Central Asia Standard Time