Principal Primary Engineer, Substation Design I Energy
Core
Lead the design and delivery of high-voltage primary and substation projects (330kV to 500kV) for transmission and energy infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.
Role type
Principal Primary Engineer (Substation Design)
Builds
High-voltage transmission infrastructure, grid-scale developments, renewable energy connections, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
Domain
Energy / Electrical Engineering / Power Transmission
Required skills
High-voltage primary system design, substation layout and equipment selection, earthing systems, insulation coordination, project leadership, multidisciplinary coordination, Australian standards (AS/NZS) knowledge, technical verification, tendering and cost estimation.
Preferred skills
Experience with State Grid regulated clients (VicGrid, TransGrid, Powerlink), Chartered Engineer status, Registered Professional Engineer (RPE) in Victoria, deep knowledge of transformers/switchgear/circuit breakers.
Technologies
AS/NZS standards, high-voltage equipment (transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, isolators, reactive plant)
Responsibilities
Lead development and review of primary system designs, act as subject matter expert for substation engineering, ensure technical verification and compliance, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, provide technical leadership and mentorship, interface with clients and regulators, review and approve engineering deliverables, support tendering and project planning.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
