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Lead secondary & protection engineer

Sydney
Beca
Posted: 12h ago
Offer description

Join a highly experienced international team of Secondary and Protection engineering specialists in a leadership role. Support the renewable energy transition through the delivery of projects across Australia and New Zealand. Develop technical expertise by learning from industry-leading power engineers, designers and technical leaders.

Responsibilities

* Complete detailed design and implementation of protection and controls systems for distribution, sub‐transmission and transmission substations for High Voltage (220 kV) and Extra High Voltage (500 kV) projects
* Conduct fault studies using industry‐standard software to ensure optimal system performance
* Lead teams of engineers on larger work packages, providing coaching, mentorship and on‐the‐job training for the next generation of power engineers
* Deliver concept and detailed designs, reviewing secondary and protection schemes from high‐level R&I diagrams through detailed schematics and protection settings
* Provide technical advice to clients on project scoping, design and delivery aligned to their requirements
* Ensure compliance with legislative design standards while performing quality checks to maintain high delivery standards

Qualifications

* Strong secondary and protection design engineering expertise with a proven track record in complex power engineering projects
* Extensive experience in electricity transmission and distribution, advanced knowledge of HV power designs, modern protection relay technology, substation automation systems and commissioning
* Experience leading engineering teams and a passion for coaching and mentoring emerging engineers
* Excellent stakeholder relationship‐building and communication skills to clearly explain complex technical issues
* Motivation to learn, grow within a team and manage multiple tasks with enthusiasm and focus on outcomes
* Creative thinking and problem‐solving abilities
* Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical subject
* Progress toward, or achievement of, Registered Professional Engineer or Chartered Professional Engineer status
* Experience in an engineering consultancy environment (advantageous but not essential)

What We Offer

Career development opportunities across technical, design, technology, people, client or business leadership pathways. Inclusive international team with diverse backgrounds. Flexible working arrangements available.

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