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Principal electrical engineer

Melbourne
Design & Build
Posted: 12 September
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Overview
Position: Principal Electrical Engineer
Salary: up to 210k + benefits
Company: Tier 1 Contractor
Location: Melbourne or Sydney
Projects: Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Solar farm, HV/EHV Substations & Transmission Lines
Typical project size: Minimum 100MW & Minimum 132kV
Our client is a global Tier 1 contractor who has secured new projects across transmission, EHV substations, and renewables including solar farms, wind farms, and large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS).
They are investing in growing their internal engineering team to bring electrical design in-house, creating hands-on opportunities for a Principal Electrical Engineer who will deliver major projects from design through execution.
Perks
Attractive package up to $210k + benefits, plus opportunities for performance incentives.
Real ongoing projects with multiple secured contracts in renewables and transmission.
Be part of a growing engineering team that values technical excellence and teamwork.
Responsibilities
Oversee the engineering activities and technical design aspects of the projects.
Concept and detailed designs, technical investigations, tender assessment, and contract technical specifications.
Analyse electrical system requirements, capacity, cost, and project needs.
Foster a culture of teamwork within the engineering team and across the wider business to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
What you'll bring
Proven experience as a Senior Electrical Engineer on major energy projects (HV/EHV Substations, Transmission Lines, Renewable Energy).
Proven detailed design experience.
Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g., BSc Engineering).
CPEng or eligibility to obtain.
Membership (or eligibility) with a relevant engineering institution (e.g., Engineers Australia).
Ready to explore more?
Apply now or contact Jasmine on 0405 437 667 for a confidential conversation.
All applications treated strictly confidentially.
Role details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Construction
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