Senior Primary Design Engineer

Job Description

Role Details

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer – Primary Electrical to lead and support the delivery of HV primary design across substation and renewable infrastructure projects. This role will play a key part in concept development, detailed design, and project execution from feasibility through to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver concept and detailed primary electrical designs, including layouts, studies, and technical documentation
• Lead and participate in design reviews (single line diagrams, substation layouts, elevations, etc.)
• Support cross-discipline design coordination, including HAZID, HAZOP, and safety-in-design reviews
• Respond to RFIs and provide technical support to project teams
• Contribute to tender submissions, feasibility studies, and technical investigations
• Attend and support FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders to deliver optimised engineering solutions
• Develop and review technical specifications and standards
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of equipment
• Support site activities including inspections, construction, and commissioning phases
• Drive continuous improvement in design processes and engineering standards

Skills & Experience

• 7+ years’ experience in HV transmission, substations, or renewable infrastructure (Australian experience essential)
• Background working with a Network Service Provider (NSP) or contractor environment
• Proven experience in primary design, including:
  • Substation layout and clearances
  • Earthing, lighting, EMF and corona studies
  • Cable sizing and routing
  • Short-circuit force calculations

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