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Principal - substation design engineer

Brisbane
Beca Pty. Ltd.
Design
Posted: 6 June
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Our energy future is being transformed by technological innovations that will deliver more sustainable outcomes, bringing greater energy security and affordability to businesses and communities. Our power team works throughout Australasia on iconic projects that are shaping the energy transition journey to net-zero carbon emissions. Opportunity

Join us in shaping the future of Australia's energy landscape! As a Principal - Design Engineer specialising in substations, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering critical substation infrastructure that underpins the transmission network. You’ll contribute to enabling new renewable energy zones and supporting Australia’s transition to clean energy by working on some of the country's largest and most high-profile tier-one substation projects. You’ll lead complex substation designs, ensuring they meet the highest technical standards while managing project delivery. You’ll also have the opportunity to mentor and inspire the next generation of engineers, sharing your expertise to help them grow into future leaders. Responsibilities

Design and deliver critical substation infrastructure underpinning the transmission network. Lead complex substation designs, ensuring highest technical standards. Manage project delivery, meeting deadlines and budgets. Mentor and coach emerging engineers, fostering future leadership. Qualifications

Strong fundamentals in substation engineering design. Proven experience designing high voltage substation infrastructure in a collaborative team environment. Knowledge and experience with engineering design platforms such as ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory or similar. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team. Ability to manage client expectations and build strong relationships. Project management expertise and experience integrating complex systems. Consultancy experience is advantageous but not essential. Leadership experience in networking to drive and grow a substation portfolio. What We Offer

Flexible working options to manage personal and family priorities, dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement. Diverse and inclusive team culture, opportunities to bring whole self to work, shareholder ownership opportunities. Up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave inclusive of all genders. Continuous learning, professional development, support for professional accreditation, pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia. Career growth and development alongside industry leaders, hands‑on experience unlocking career potential. Diverse and inclusive culture, open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.

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