Principal Primary Engineer, Substation Design I NSW
Core
Lead the design and delivery of high-voltage primary and substation projects (330 kV up to 500kV), ensuring technical governance and project execution for critical energy infrastructure.
Role type
Principal Primary Engineer (Substation Design)
Builds
High-voltage substation infrastructure and primary systems
Domain
Energy / Power Transmission / Electrical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
High-voltage equipment knowledge, substation layout design, insulation coordination, earthing systems, TransGrid/Powerlink standards, Australian standards (AS/NZS), project leadership, technical mentoring
Preferred skills
Chartered Engineer status, utility sector experience, multidisciplinary team coordination
Technologies
TransGrid standards, Powerlink standards, AS/NZS standards
Responsibilities
Lead development and review of primary system designs, act as subject matter expert for substation primary engineering, ensure technical verification tasks are completed, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, provide technical leadership and mentorship, interface with clients and regulatory bodies, review and approve engineering deliverables, support tendering and cost estimation
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership