Head of Power Engineering – Projects

APA

Head of Power Engineering & Projects at APA responsible for leadership and development of engineering team delivering on Australia's energy future.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeBrisbane • 🇦🇺 AustraliaLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

shape and drive engineering strategies, policies and procedures
provide trusted technical expertise on complex power systems challenges
oversee the design, specification and procurement of power equipment
build and maintain strong relationships with external engineering partners
champion robust risk management and quality assurance across the full engineering lifecycle
strengthen reliability outcomes across the national Power and Electrical Transmission portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

experience managing engineering budgets and resources
understanding of compliance with relevant regulations, codes and standards
ability to apply a thoughtful commercial lens to engineering decisions
comfortable leading project scoping, technical reviews and project management
contributing strong technical insight to development and review of equipment maintenance strategies

Benefits

Comp & perks

targeted career development programs designed to accelerate your career
competitive remuneration
employee benefits
flexible working arrangements
wellbeing initiatives
inclusive parental leave policy offering 18 weeks of leave, including superannuation

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineering strategiespower systemsdesign specificationprocurement of power equipmentrisk managementquality assuranceengineering lifecycleequipment maintenance strategies

Soft Skills

relationship buildingtechnical expertiseproject managementcommercial decision-making