Our company is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our team.
Job Description
We're looking for a talented engineer with strong experience in substation design and power system studies. In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering detailed designs for high voltage substations, including system analysis, earthing design, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead detailed electrical design for HV substations, including layout, equipment specification, and protection systems.
* Conduct power system studies including Load flow, Short circuit, Protection coordination, Arc flash analysis, and Earthing system design and modelling.
* FEED and Detail design Engineering.
* Produce and review engineering drawings: SLDs, schematics, GA/layouts, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules.
* Use power system analysis tools (ETAP, SKM, PowerFactory) to validate design and system performance.
* Ensure engineering deliverables comply with relevant Australian and international standards, utility specifications, and internal QA processes.
* Assist in proposal preparation, project planning, and resource allocation.
* Mentor junior engineers and provide design reviews and approvals as required.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working on complex projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines.
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
* A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
* 8+ years of experience in HV substation design and power system modelling.
* Strong working knowledge of ETAP and/or SKM Power Tools (other tools like DIgSILENT an advantage).
* Demonstrated experience with HV earthing system design and modelling.
* Familiarity with AS 2067, AS 7000, and utility-specific design standards.
* Experience with protection relays and secondary system schematics.
* Excellent documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
In addition to the requirements listed above, we're looking for someone who can demonstrate expertise in areas such as renewable energy integration, substation automation systems, or other related fields.
Skill Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in:
* Power system analysis and simulation.
* Electrical engineering principles and practices.
* Design and development methodologies.
* Communication and collaboration.
* Problem-solving and critical thinking.
About Us
Our company is committed to delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of the electrical industry. We're passionate about building long-term relationships with our clients and partners, and we're dedicated to creating a positive impact on the communities we serve.