Introduction

What are you going to do 

Substation Design Engineer (Primary Electrical)

Melbourne

About the company Our client are delivering renewable energy and transmission and distribution infrastructure across the APAC region. Their work spans T&D lines and substations, solar farms, wind farms and battery energy storage systems.

About the role We're looking for an experienced Substation Design Engineer to lead the production and management of primary electrical design for High Voltage T&D projects. You'll deliver studies, tender designs, detailed design, and design reviews and verifications, while providing technical leadership and mentoring to our substation design team.

Key responsibilities

  • Deliver primary system design, including SLDs, equipment sizing, HV/LV cable design, GA layouts, earth grid, lighting, switchroom and control room design, and station service transformer sizing
  • Carry out studies including load flow, short circuit, short circuit forces, EMF, insulation coordination and lightning protection
  • Support procurement engineering, including plant specifications, datasheets, manufacturer drawing review and factory inspections
  • Oversee drafting work, review drawings and mentor drafters
  • Lead internal and inter-discipline design reviews and quality checks
  • Manage Safety in Design, design risk, budgets and schedules
  • Drive value engineering, innovation and continuous improvement

Essential skills and knowledge 

About you

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Power Systems (or similar) from a recognised institution
  • 7+ years' experience delivering substation primary design for utility substations or large-scale renewable and T&D projects
  • Experience delivering EHV substation primary design
  • In-depth experience in short circuit forces, EMF studies, insulation coordination, earth grid modelling and lighting design
  • Sound knowledge of national and international standards, and of health and safety and Safety in Design requirements
  • Proficiency in tools such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS/E, PSCAD, CYME, CDEGS, PLS-CADD and ETAP, plus AutoCAD, Revit or MicroStation
  • Professional membership of a national or international engineering institute
  • Strong report writing, communication and problem-solving skills

What we offer

Closing: 21 November 2026

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Vacancy reference: PR-306243

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Corporate recruiter

Andrew Grealis

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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