CareerPlan

Electrical Engineer - HV Primary Design

Perth, Western AustraliaFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-13

Core

Deliver high-voltage substation and primary design packages up to 330kV for energy and infrastructure projects in Western Australia.

Role type

Senior IC electrical engineer (HV substation design)

Builds

HV substation primary design packages, layouts, and electrical diagrams for transmission, distribution, utility, mining, or industrial networks

Domain

Energy infrastructure, high-voltage electrical systems

Required skills

HV substation primary design, primary plant equipment specification, engineering calculations (earthing, insulation coordination, lightning protection, conductor design), Australian Standards knowledge, multidisciplinary team collaboration

Preferred skills

Western Power project or standards experience, leading designs and technical reviews, mentoring engineers

Technologies

Transformers, switchgear, instrument transformers, surge arresters, busbar systems

Responsibilities

Prepare layouts and general arrangements, specify primary plant equipment, complete engineering studies and calculations, support technical reviews and design assurance, provide input during construction and commissioning, mentor junior engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership potential