Senior Primary Engineer
Core
Lead end-to-end electrical design development for primary systems in major renewable energy and transmission infrastructure projects.
Role type
Senior/Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Primary)
Builds
Substations (MV/HV/EHV), solar farms, wind farms, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and transmission systems
Domain
Renewable energy and Transmission & Distribution (T&D)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Primary electrical design, high-voltage equipment selection, busbar configuration, earthing systems, lightning protection, load flow studies, fault level studies, insulation coordination, vendor evaluation, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), as-built documentation, stakeholder liaison
Preferred skills
Chartered Engineer (CPEng) or NER/RPEQ accreditation, Australian NSP/TNSP standards expertise, EPC/EPCM or Owner's Engineer leadership
Technologies
AS 2067, IEC 60076, AS 62271, ISO 9001
Responsibilities
Lead development of advanced designs for primary systems including substation layouts and high-voltage equipment; Ensure compliance with industry standards; Drive continuous improvement by mentoring junior engineers; Lead preparation and delivery of design outputs at all project stages; Oversee cross-functional collaboration with secondary, civil, structural, and SCADA teams; Chair design reviews and ensure quality standards; Lead complex load flow and fault level studies; Act as key contributor in Safety in Design workshops; Develop detailed equipment specifications and manage vendor submissions; Provide technical input during construction and commissioning; Act as senior liaison with clients and Owner's Engineers
Seniority
Senior/Principal, hands-on IC with leadership focus