Senior/Associate Electrical Engineer HV Infrastructure / …, Melbourne

What if your work could power the world’s future? Our Power & Energy Group is driving the transition to a sustainable future—helping clients maintain protected, reliable power supplies, cut emissions, and deliver next-generation energy solutions. Be part of a team that’s innovating and making a real impact. Join our Transmission & Distribution team as a Senior or Associate Electrical Engineer in 2026 and work on iconic projects that deliver future‑ready outcomes for communities across Australia. This is your chance to lead, influence, and make an impact where it matters most. What You’ll Do As a Senior or Associate Electrical Engineer, you’ll own complex, multi‑disciplinary projects, applying your expertise in substation design and high‑voltage systems to shape the energy networks of tomorrow.
- Lead HV (primary) design for transmission & distribution substations, HV infrastructure, and data centre projects—covering layouts, ratings, sizing, and technical oversight.
- Develop detailed specifications at both project and equipment levels.
- Apply knowledge of power system protection, SCADA systems, transmission lines, underground cables, and earthing design.
- Support high‑voltage scope for Owner’s Engineer and Technical Due Diligence projects.
- Review and verify designs and reports prepared by peers.
- Mentor junior engineers and champion technical excellence.
- Drive Safety‑in‑Design (SID) and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
- Collaborate across disciplines—civil, structural, geotechnical, secondary, drafting, and control systems.
- Undertake short‑term site visits as needed.
- Contribute to proposals and business development initiatives. About You
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- 7–15+ years’ post‑graduate experience in HV/EHV electrical engineering.
- RPEQ/RPEV registration or eligibility.
- Proven engineering consultancy experience.
- Chartered status at Associate level.
- Strong background in substation design, HV infrastructure, cable systems, transmission & distribution utilities, renewable energy projects, and/or data centres.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear, robust advice to clients.
- Skilled in proposal and report writing. Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Inclusive culture.
- Tailored career pathways – mentoring, leadership development, secondments.
- Versatile work options.
- Purpose‑driven projects.
- Support for returning professionals.
- Family‑first policies – up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.
- Extra time off – purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave annually. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ru0i5