Design Manager

About Beon Energy Solutions:

Beon Energy Solutions is at the forefront of energy transition and we deliver safe, innovative and quality energy solutions that exceed our stakeholder ambitions.

We are a leader in delivery of large-scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects, with expertise in design, procurement, construction and maintenance. We strive to help the delivery of Australia’s energy transition by maintaining strong focus on supporting development of renewable generation across the country.

About the Role:

We are currently looking for a Design Manager to join our Engineering Group in a full-time permanent role based in the Melbourne CBD.

This role will be responsible for technical leadership for Beon’s design for renewable energy developments, including solar farms, grid scale batteries and connection assets, as well as utility and infrastructure projects. This includes analysis of complex customer and stakeholder needs, contract input, coordination and negotiation with project managers throughout the delivery phase, technical ownership and coordination for all aspects of the design, selection of appropriate equipment and materials, and providing on-site support.

The successful applicant will have strong technical understanding and experience in the delivery of multidisciplinary project designs. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Design Manager or an experienced designer looking for the next step in their career to get involved with our many exciting and cutting-edge renewable projects and really make your mark on the industry!

Other key duties and responsibilities:

• Analysing customer and project requirements and driving the timely production of compliant design deliverables with both internal and external design service providers
• Providing technical input into selection of equipment RFQs and designs to ensure customer requirements are met
• Evaluating, setting up and managing design services provider contracts for the fulfilment of designs and engineering services
• Ensuring that designs meet all applicable standards and project specifications
• Responsibility for project design management and technical direction throughout the project lifecycle, from bid stage to customer hand-over
• Supporting the bid team through development of concept designs needed for their pricing activities
• Participate in the handover of solutions to the clients’ technical team

For more information on the role’s responsibilities, please click here to download the position description.

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Bachelor of Engineering
• NER and Victorian Registration minimum, Chartered member of Engineers Australia preferable
• Sound and detailed understanding of electrical design processes, policies, and procedures
• Proven experience in the delivery of multidisciplinary designs
• Good understanding of project management and document control tools
• Experience in AutoCAD or other software key to the discipline of expertise

Key Benefits:

We’re proud to offer an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow. Some of our benefits include hybrid work options, purchased leave, 15 weeks of gender neutral primary parental leave, health and wellbeing subsidiary, career development and planning opportunities, and exclusive discounts. Visit our company website to learn more.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to support a fair workplace for all

We are committed to building a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities and ages are valued for who they are and empowered to do their best. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy (DEI), Reconciliation Action Plans and initiatives like Women in Power and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies network, we’re working to create equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. Explore our benefits.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and strongly encourage First Peoples, women, people from the LGBTIQA community, culturally and racially marginalised people and people with disabilities to apply. We recognise how people from marginalised groups can face extra barriers and self-select out of recruitment processes.  With this in mind, we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.

What’s next?

If you possess the required skills and experience and you are looking for a fantastic career opportunity please submit Please submit your application via our careers website by 30 January 2026.    

For further information on the position please download a copy of the Position Description via our website or reach out to Tom from the Talent team at careers@powercor.com.au

We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community and people living with disability.

If you require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please don’t hesitate to discuss these with us.

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.