Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Team Lead)

Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Team Lead) Exceptional opportunity for a strong people leader to join our Adelaide design team and showcase your advanced design and delivery expertise in Electrical Engineering. SAGE Automation, a Tetra Tech company, is Australia's leading independent industrial automation and control systems integrator and a recognised leader in the design, delivery and support of industrial and electrical control solutions. SAGE Automation is also part of the SAGE Group which brings the best thinking to critical industrial operators across the Water, Energy, Defence, Transport, Manufacturing and Resources sectors. Exceptional opportunity for a strong people leader to join our Adelaide design team and showcase your advanced design and delivery expertise in Electrical Engineering. As a Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Team Lead), you will be responsible for leading a small team to successfully and competently deliver complex engineering solutions for projects within requirements, schedule and budget. This is a role where leadership, stakeholder management and delivery excellence intersect. In this role, you will: Foster a culture of technical excellence, quality assurance, collaboration, client satisfaction, delivery focus among the engineering team. Be accountable for the development and implementation of design and drafting processes, standards and templates Provide mentoring and leadership to your team, which may also include leading extended teams to achieve non-technical project outcomes, such as accountability for the team’s performance in achieving schedule, quality and budget targets. Work closely with the Manufacturing team to ensure effectiveness of designs and constructability Be confident in liaising directly with clients and key stakeholders in developing and refining scopes of work as needed. Be accountable to the Regional Engineering Manager for the preparation and production of electrical designs to meet project requirements, specifications, budgets, and timeframes. About you: Australian Citizenship is essential for this role. Proven experience managing and leading a small to medium size electrical design team. Electrical Engineering degree with proven experience at Principal level, ideally within automation. Eligible for state-based engineering registration in Electrical Engineering. Verifiable knowledge of design engineering principles and practices. Verifiable design management and leadership experience. Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage with key stakeholders at all levels. Join an industry leader: SAGE Automation offers you the opportunity to: Develop your career in a dynamic environment with ongoing learning and development. Support a diverse range of cutting-edge projects and innovative technologies. Achieve competitive remuneration and employee benefits. To apply online, please click on the appropriate link. SAGE Group is committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly, and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that supports a diverse and inclusive workforce and would like to encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. #SageAutomation Division SAGE Automation Department Engineering Role Electrical Design Locations Adelaide Remote status Hybrid Adelaide Why work with us? At SAGE, our culture is built on empowering our people to thrive while advancing our shared purpose: achieving a Smarter Future , Better World . This purpose unites our talented team to deliver exceptional work, take ownership, and consistently exceed expectations for our customers. We foster an environment where ideas flow freely and diverse perspectives are valued. Our core values— Smart , Ambitious , Genuine , and Exceptional —guide how we collaborate and innovate. Together, we form a strong, connected team. Together, we are better.