Senior Electrical Engineer, HV/Primary (Melbourne)

Infrastructure New South Wales Apply for a job Job Description Position This role suits an experienced engineer with strong HV/primary systems capability, as the Senior Electrical Engineer – HV/Primary, you will design and deliver high‑voltage substations and primary plant systems that enable the safe, efficient, and resilient operation of transmission networks supporting Australia’s clean‑energy transition. This role will support the delivery of a wide range of infrastructure projects across Australia, spanning diverse scales and complexities. The position is focused on developing cost-effective, technically robust design solutions. A strong emphasis on constructability ensures that designs translate into efficient, secure, and sustainable outcomes during on‑site execution. Key Responsibilities
- Apply mechanical and electrical engineering principles to independently develop system designs that meet project specifications and incorporate RAM principles
- Develop and refine design components with supervision, ensuring alignment with overall system requirements
- Use modelling and simulation tools to optimise and validate system performance and compliance, prepare and review technical documentation, including design drawings, reports, and specifications
- Perform Safety in Design assessments and integrate safety considerations into design decisions
- Collaborate with other teams to integrate mechanical, electrical, controls, and communications systems
- Coordinate effectively across disciplines to ensure design integration and resolve interface issues Required Skills and Competencies
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Chartered Status (including RPEV, RPEQ, NER & CPEng), or the ability to achieve within 6 months of commencing, is desirable
- 4+ years’ HV/primary design experience for transmission networks (220kV+)
- Expertise in HV equipment selection, substation layouts, bus arrangements, earthing, insulation coordination, and primary plant integration.
- Solid understanding of HV transmission standards, TNSP/utility requirements, and relevant design codes.
- Strong in producing clear primary drawings, including GA layouts, SLDs, schematics, equipment schedules, and technical reports.
- Tier 1/Tier 2 EPC or TNSP experience highly regarded but not essential Benefits
- Suit Brisbane/Sydney/Perth/Melbourne Home Base
- FIFO, Project Allowance and LAFH allowance where applicable
- Annual pay review and discretionary bonus
- Professional development opportunities
- Income protection and discounted Private Health options
- Salary packaging and Novated leases We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rsgqw