Principal - Power Engineering
Join Beca as a Principal – Power Engineering and help transform the energy future with innovative, sustainable solutions.
The Opportunity
Beca's power team delivers cutting-edge high-voltage solutions across Australasia.
With a strong project pipeline, we seek an experienced Secondary (Power) Engineer to design high-voltage substations for major transmission and distribution clients.
This role offers growth into leadership within an employee-owned, high-performing organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Develop secondary electrical designs for 500 kV transmission and distribution substations.
Provide detailed design services for high-voltage systems control, protection, and SCADA, including panel layouts, schematics, cable schedules, and connection schedules.
Work under the supervision of a Senior Secondary Engineer (local and/or international).
Mentor junior engineers in secondary design preparation.
Understand and apply client standards.
Conduct self-checks using standard checklists, preparing packages for verification and quality checks.
Collaborate with teams in Australia and New Zealand to deliver coordinated designs that meet client expectations.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
Experience developing secondary and/or protection designs for high-voltage networks.
Strong fundamentals across engineering disciplines.
Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.
Effective verbal communication and interpersonal abilities.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with local and international teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Passion for coaching and mentoring emerging engineers.
Consultancy experience is advantageous but not essential.
What We Offer
Flexible working options and dedicated wellbeing leave.
Inclusive, diverse culture with shareholder ownership opportunities.
Up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave (all genders).
Career growth through continuous learning, professional development, and pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia.
Beca
Beca is one of the Asia-Pacific region's largest employee-owned professional services consultancies, employing over 4,300 professionals.
Our culture values partnership, tenacity, enjoyment, and care, enabling us to deliver smart, resourceful solutions that make everyday better for clients, people, and the community.
Ready to Make the Move?
Apply online today and join Beca to transform the energy transition together.
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