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Senior high voltage electrical engineer

Melbourne
NDY
Posted: 21 May
Offer description

* Role can be based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane
* Exposure to varied high-profile projects & clients across building services
* Flexible working and 5 weeks annual leave

The Position

We are seeking a hands‐on HV Electrical Engineer to join our VIC Electrical team. This role is delivery‐focused and suited to an engineer who enjoys technical delivery of high‐voltage / medium‐voltage projects, and undertaking the interfacing connections with utility providers.

Reporting to the Section Manager, you will work within a small team, offering your specialist HV capability to the team and support the broader electrical project teams across the business. The role supports a growing portfolio of mission‐critical, health, defense, and large‐scale infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who wants to lead technical solutions in HV/MV systems while working on some of the most complex projects in the market.

This role can be based in Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney.

What You'll Be Doing

* Delivering HV / MV electrical design and documentation across a range of projects
* Designing and contributing to:
o HV / MV networks (typically 11kV–33kV)
o Substations and private HV reticulation for client sites
o Transformers, RMUs, HV switchboards
o HV generators and distribution systems
* Preparing and contributing to:
o Feasibility studies
o Business cases
o Technical reports and design documentation
o Systems modelling and calculations
o Using industry‐standard power systems software to complete studies and design
* Supporting multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
* Providing technical input across mission‐critical (data centers), hospitals, defense facilities, and complex commercial projects
* Engage with Electrical supply authority regarding the connection to sites and co‐ordinate interfacing infrastructure for HV customers.

Who We're Looking For

* A technical "doer", but able to effectively communicate and engage with external stakeholders.
* Comfortable working independently and within a small specialist team
* Willing and able to support other electrical teams as required

Technical Requirements

* Proven experience in High Voltage / Medium Voltage electrical design
* Strong working knowledge of AS 2067
* Demonstrated experience in earth grid design
* Competency in power systems software, including:
o SKM Power Tools
* Ability to contribute designs through all phases of a project design cycle. E.g. Concept, Schematic, Detailed Design and beyond
* Experience across mission‐critical projects (or similar complex infrastructure) highly regarded

Communication & Ways of Working

* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Experience preparing technical documentation, feasibility studies, and business cases
* Collaborative team player who communicates clearly with engineers, clients, and consultants
* Comfortable working within a nationally distributed team environment

Your Background

* Degree‐qualified Electrical Engineer
* Experience across the full project lifecycle in building services or major infrastructure
* Experience in sectors such as:
o Mission critical / data centers
o Health
o Defense
o Large commercial or infrastructure projects
* Knowledge of Australian Standards and codes relevant to HV/MV design
* Professional registrations (NER, CPEng) advantageous but not essential

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NDY is a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we are committed to responding to every applicant.

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