Senior/Principal Engineer – HV Primary Substations
Core
Lead technical design and project support for high-voltage (up to 400kV) transmission and distribution substation projects, serving Transmission System Operators, Distribution Network Operators, and private developers.
Role type
Senior/Principal IC Electrical Engineer (HV Substations)
Builds
Primary electrical systems for transmission and distribution projects
Domain
Energy infrastructure (High Voltage Transmission & Distribution)
Required skills
HV substation design (AIS/GIS), transformer installation design, circuit breaker selection, busbar arrangement, switchgear layout, short-circuit force calculations, fault current analysis, earthing system design, HVDC/HVAC integration, equipment specification, BOM development, coordination with civil teams, underground cable design
Preferred skills
Leading large design engineering teams, experience with Grid Utilities, exposure to international standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI, Australian Standards)
Technologies
GIS, AIS, HVDC, HVAC, IEC, IEEE, ANSI, Australian Standards
Responsibilities
Design primary substation systems including configurations and layouts; Prepare single-line diagrams, GA layouts, and equipment sizing; Perform short-circuit and fault current analysis; Design earthing and lightning protection systems; Develop transformer layouts and auxiliary systems; Coordinate with civil teams for structural integration; Review control and protection systems; Manage equipment procurement and specifications.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
