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Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer – Primary (RPEQ/CPEng)
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Company
Our client is a well-established Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor with a strong track record in delivering high-voltage (HV) infrastructure projects across Australia. Their work spans generator connections, HV substations, BOP for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and EBOP for large-scale wind farms.
With a growing pipeline of major renewable and grid connection projects, they are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer – Primary to strengthen their high-performing engineering team.
Position Overview
The Senior Electrical Engineer – Primary will lead the design, specification, and coordination of primary electrical systems for high-voltage substations and renewable energy assets. This includes high-voltage equipment layout, busbar configurations, earthing systems, lightning protection, and insulation coordination.
This role presents an exciting opportunity to work on nationally significant energy infrastructure and contribute to Australia's transition to a sustainable energy future.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop primary systems for HV substations, including equipment layout, clearances, and earthing
* Prepare detailed design documentation such as general arrangements, single-line diagrams, and equipment specifications
* Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian standards, utility requirements, and best engineering practices
* Provide technical oversight during construction, installation, and commissioning phases
* Liaise with project managers, civil and secondary engineers, and external stakeholders
* Mentor junior engineers and support design reviews and quality assurance processes
Key Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
* RPEQ and CPEng accreditation (or working towards)
* Demonstrated experience in primary HV design within the utilities or infrastructure sector
* Strong understanding of high-voltage equipment and substation design principles
* Experience on EPC or design and construct projects, particularly in renewables (wind, solar, BESS), is highly regarded
* Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Be part of a market-leading EPC contractor focused on renewable energy projects
* Work on major grid-connected infrastructure across Australia
* Supportive team culture with genuine opportunities for career progression
* Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Project Management
* Industries
Services for Renewable Energy, Construction, and Engineering Services
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