Electrical Engineer - Substation Infrastructure Specialist
We are transforming Australia's energy landscape through technological innovation, delivering more sustainable outcomes and greater energy security to businesses and communities.
The Opportunity
As an Electrical Engineer specializing in substation infrastructure, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering critical infrastructure that underpins the transmission network. You will contribute to enabling new renewable energy zones and supporting Australia's transition to clean energy by working on some of the country's largest and most high-profile tier-one substation projects.
In this role, you will lead complex substation designs, ensuring they meet the highest technical standards while managing project delivery. You will also have the opportunity to mentor and inspire the next generation of engineers, sharing your expertise to help them grow into future leaders.
About You
Your technical skills are grounded in strong fundamentals and have been demonstrated through the delivery of robust and innovative engineering designs. You are confident in leading design teams and have a passion for coaching and mentoring emerging engineers.
This will be combined with your deep understanding of various engineering disciplines, industry regulations, policies and procedures, as well as your project management expertise and experience in integrating complex systems.
You will preferably have proven capability across a range of the following areas:
* Significant experience in developing substation designs for high voltage electricity networks.
* Ability to work collaboratively with others to deliver as part of a team.
* Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work effectively with a team of engineers and designers (locally and/or internationally) to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
* Proven ability to manage client expectations while building strong relationships to achieve successful outcomes for all stakeholders.
* A track record of delivering successful project outcomes.
* Any consultancy experience is advantageous but not essential.
* Playing a key leadership role in networking to help drive and grow the substation portfolio.
What We Offer:
A career with us will provide you with:
Flexibility & Wellbeing: We recognize that achieving a work-life balance is unique to everyone. Enjoy flexible working options to manage your personal and family priorities, along with dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement.
Belonging & Ownership: Join our diverse and inclusive team where collaboration and creativity thrive, and you can bring your whole self to work. You may also have the chance to take advantage of our unique opportunities, sharing in our collective success.
Parental Leave: Take time for what matters most with up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all genders.
Career Growth & Development: Your growth is our priority Benefit from continuous learning and professional development through our company training programmes and support for professional accreditation, including pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia. Work alongside industry leaders and gain hands-on experience to unlock your career potential.
Our team prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture open to inputs from creative people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Our Vision:
'Creative people together transforming our world' reflects our culture, aspirations and purpose to make everyday better. Our four values partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care sit at the heart of everything we do, reflecting how we work every day with each other and our clients.
At we make everyday better for our clients, our people and our community and your involvement makes it possible. Our size and agility mean you're not just on the fringes; you're making a visible difference, partnering to develop and deliver solutions from the ground up.
As a people-focused business, we understand that work-life balance means a lot of different things to different people and that it's not always easy juggling work with everything else life throws at us. This is why we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for all opportunities.
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