Secondary Electrical Engineer
Core
Lead secondary systems design, protection, control, and SCADA for HV/EHV substations and transmission projects up to 500 kV, taking designs from concept through commissioning.
Role type
Senior Secondary Electrical Engineer (HV/EHV Substations & Transmission)
Builds
Protection and control schemes for transformers, feeders, busbars, and GIS/AIS switchgear; IEC 61850 substation automation and SCADA architectures; auxiliary systems including AC/DC supplies and battery systems.
Domain
Energy infrastructure, renewable energy (solar, wind, BESS), and utility grid connections.
Required skills
HV secondary design, protection relay configuration (SEL, Siemens, GE, Hitachi Energy), protection studies (short circuit, coordination, arc flash), IEC 61850/SCADA architecture, grid compliance (NER Chapter 5), tender scope development, CAD direction (MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit).
Preferred skills
Experience with study tools (DIgSILENT PowerFactory, CAPE, ETAP), Chartered status (CPEng) and NER registration, RPEQ.
Technologies
SEL, Siemens, GE, Hitachi Energy, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, CAPE, ETAP, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit
Responsibilities
Lead secondary systems design and technical review for HV/EHV substations and transmission lines; Design protection and control schemes for transformers, feeders, busbars, and GIS/AIS switchgear; Develop IEC 61850 substation automation, SCADA, and communications architectures; Perform and review protection studies including short circuit, coordination, and arc flash; Support grid connection and compliance work under NER Chapter 5; Provide technical input during tenders including scope development and vendor assessment; Support testing and commissioning including FAT/SAT; Mentor graduate and junior engineers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities