Principal Primary Electrical Engineer – Power & Renewables
Melbourne
Are you a senior Primary Engineer ready to step into a true technical leadership role across Australia's most complex grid and renewable energy projects?
Our client is a specialist power engineering consultancy supporting developers, utilities and EPC contractors with the integration of large-scale energy assets into the National Electricity Market. With a strong project pipeline across EHV substations, wind, solar and BESS, they are looking to appoint a Principal Primary Electrical Engineer to act as a senior technical authority within the business.
The Role
This is a high-level consulting position where you will:
* Lead primary engineering input across EHV/HV substations and transmission interfaces
* Provide SME-level technical advice on utility‐scale wind, solar and BESS projects
* Review and sign off on designs, calculations, specifications and technical reports
* Lead electrical studies including fault levels, arc flash, earthing, insulation coordination, load flow and energisation studies
* Support feasibility, option studies and due diligence work
* Act as a trusted advisor to developers, EPCs, OEMs and network service providers
* Mentor and guide junior and mid‐level engineers
You will work across the full project lifecycle, from early‐stage development through to detailed design and grid compliance.
What We're Looking For
* 15+ years' experience in the Australian power sector
* Strong background in EHV substation primary systems
* Proven involvement in large-scale renewable energy projects
* Consulting experience working with utilities or major infrastructure clients
* Deep knowledge of Australian Standards, NER and NSP requirements
* Chartered (CPEng) status
* RPEQ and/or RPEV (or eligibility)
Most importantly, you bring strong technical judgement, commercial awareness and confidence in client‐facing environments.
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