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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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: PR-306244

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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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