Principal Engineer - Secondary
Core
Lead protection engineering for high-voltage transmission and renewable energy projects, ensuring safe and reliable operation of substations and infrastructure.
Role type
Principal Engineer (Protection Systems)
Builds
High-voltage substations, transmission lines, wind farms, and battery storage systems
Domain
Renewable energy, power transmission, electrical infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
protection engineering, relay technologies (Siemens, ABB, GE, SEL), power system analysis (DIgSILENT PowerFactory), Australian utility standards, design verification, technical assurance, mentoring
Preferred skills
Chartered Professional Engineer status, registration on National Engineering Register
Technologies
DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Siemens, ABB, GE, SEL
Responsibilities
Lead development and review of protection philosophies, relay settings, fault studies, and protection schemes; provide technical assurance and resolve complex protection challenges; support commissioning and energisation activities; mentor engineers and shape engineering standards
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship