Introduction

What are you going to do 

Senior Protection & Control Engineer (Secondary Systems) | HV/EHV Substations

Melbourne

About us Our client are delivering renewable energy and transmission infrastructure across the APAC region. Their work covers T&D lines and substations, solar, wind and BESS projects. We're known for responsive service, innovative solutions and a value engineering approach.

The role We're looking for a Senior Protection & Control Engineer to lead secondary system design on high voltage T&D and renewable projects. You'll deliver studies and designs from tender through detailed design, and provide technical leadership and mentoring to our P&C design team.

What you'll do

  • Deliver P&C design for EHV/HV substations, including protection philosophy, SLDs, line, transformer, busbar and MV switchboard schemes, panel schematics, DC/auxiliary systems, SCADA IO and IEC 61850 GOOSE design
  • Carry out load flow, short circuit, protection coordination and relay setting studies, plus IED configuration and programming
  • Support procurement, including relay/IED specification, CT/VT requirements, panel drawing review and factory testing
  • Manage design budgets, schedules, quality reviews and Safety in Design
  • Review drafting output and mentor engineers and drafters
  • Build strong client relationships and advise senior management

Essential skills and knowledge

About you

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical (Power Systems) Engineering
  • 15+ years' P&C design experience on utility substations or large-scale renewable and T&D projects
  • Delivered EHV substation P&C design (IEC 61850 preferred)
  • Proficiency in DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS/E, PSCAD or ETAP, IED configuration software and AutoCAD
  • Sound knowledge of engineering standards, H&S legislation and Safety in Design
  • Professional membership of a national or international engineering body
  • Excellent report writing, presentation and communication skills

What we offer 

Closing: 21 November 2026

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Vacancy reference: PR-306244

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