Lead Secondary & Protection Design Engineer page is loaded## Lead Secondary & Protection Design Engineerlocations: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: AUS, Sydney, 320 Pitt Street, New South Walestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2120267**Title:**Lead Secondary & Protection Design Engineer***Shape the next generation of Australia's transport & energy infrastructure — from right here in Melbourne.***KBR is seeking a highly accomplished **Principal Secondary and Protection Design Engineer** to join our expanding national Power team. With major project wins across Melbourne's transport, utilities and energy sectors — including landmark rail programs such as Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) Linewide and Stations, along with ongoing delivery for major alliances — this senior role offers the opportunity to influence some of Australia's most significant infrastructure programs.As a the Lead Engineer, you will serve as a technical authority across a broad range of power engineering disciplines, including HV/LV systems, substations, networks, distribution systems, and system studies. You will lead engineering teams, shape technical strategy, partner with senior clients, and play a key role in strengthening our national delivery capability.This is an opportunity to help shape Melbourne's transport and energy landscape for generations while mentoring and developing emerging engineering talent.## **What you'll be doing**### **Technical Leadership & Delivery*** Provide technical authority across HV/LV electrical systems, substations and network infrastructure (up to132kV+).* Lead and oversee system analysis and modelling, including: + Load flow and power quality studies + Short‐circuit analysis + Network planning, capacity assessment and system reliability modelling + Arc‐flash assessments and electrical safety compliance* Lead development and approval of electrical documentation including SLDs, schematics, cable schedules, wiring diagrams, control logic, design reports and technical specifications.* Lead and oversee: + CT/VT sizing and burden requirements based on system parameters. + Protection relay settings and produce detailed settings reports. + Selection of protection relays and develop technical specifications aligned with project requirements.* Guide equipment selection and application for transformers, switchgear, protection devices, auxiliary systems and network assets.* Ensure seamless integration across disciplines — Primary, Secondary, Earthing & Bonding, SCADA, Civil and Delivery teams — to produce coordinated, constructible designs.### ### **Project Leadership & Client Engagement*** Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across major transport, energy and infrastructure projects.* Act as senior technical interface with clients, utilities, rail operators, contractors and suppliers.* Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, safety‐in‐design workshops and engineering governance.* Ensure project outcomes meet technical standards, regulatory obligations and stakeholder requirements.### **Business & Team Growth*** Mentor, coach and uplift technical capability within the national Power team.* Support major proposals, bid strategies and client presentations.* Identify new growth opportunities, markets and partnerships for the Power business.* Champion innovation, digital engineering tools and continuous improvement across delivery.## **Qualifications & Experience*** Bachelor of Electrical Engineering accredited under the Washington Accord (or equivalent recognised by Engineers Australia).* Chartered Engineer (CPEng / RPEQ / RPEV) — or ability to attain shortly.* Extensive experience delivering complex power engineering solutions for transport, utilities, renewables or major infrastructure clients.* Proven track record as a technical lead or technical authority on multidisciplinary design projects.* Strong technical depth in HV/LV power system design, Protection & Control, Secondary System studies, AC/DC Auxiliary systems, SCADA Systems, network studies, substations, and electrical infrastructure.* Experience with DNSPs/TNSPs and/or major rail operators highly desirable.* MTM Accreditation (Design/Check/Approve) is highly desirable* Excellent client‐facing communication, leadership presence, and ability to influence senior stakeholders.* Demonstrated ability to manage complex scopes, competing priorities and high‐quality outcomes within fast‐paced project environments.* Commitment to mentoring, professional development and knowledge sharing.At KBR, we partner with our clients and delivery partners to deliver exceptional outcomes — driven by collaboration, technical excellence and our One Team approach.With nearly 2,000 employees across Australia, we offer:* Access to iconic projects in Transport, Energy and Defence.* Genuine opportunities for professional development, certification and career progression.* A collaborative, people‐first culture where you are valued and supported.* Flexible work arrangements and work/life balance.* National career pathways and exposure to multidisciplinary teams.Join a team where people matter, your expertise is respected, and your work directly shapes critical Australian infrastructure.**KBR Values:**Our KBR Values - *We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, We Are a Team of Teams* - embody our people centric culture, and our genuine focus on our people is a major factor in our success and we want you to be part of our journey.**Help shape tomorrow by applying today!***Don't miss out on this opportunity to leave your impact on our society with one of Australia's leading infrastructure businesses. Apply now and follow us on* *to stay up to date with all the latest news and job opportunities.*#LI-DNP #LI-DNI #S-DNI* **We Value Our People –** We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.* **We Deliver –** We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.* **We Are People of Integrity –** We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. 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