Senior / Electrical Primary Engineer, Energy
On-sitePerth, Western Australia, Australia
Job Summary
Deliver high-voltage substation primary designs up to 330kV, including layouts, general arrangements, and key electrical diagrams. Specify and select primary plant equipment, including transformers, switchgear, instrument transformers, surge arresters, and busbar systems. Perform engineering studies and calculations across areas such as earthing, insulation coordination, lightning protection, and conductor design. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop safe, reliable, and constructable solutions for utility, mining, and infrastructure clients. Lead technical reviews, support design approvals, and provide engineering input through construction, testing, and commissioning phases. Apply Western Power, Australian Standards, and relevant industry requirements to deliver compliant and high-quality outcomes.
Required Qualifications
- A degree in Electrical Engineering
- experience delivering HV substation primary design projects within Australia
- Proven capability in substation design, equipment specification, and engineering calculations for transmission and distribution networks
- Experience working to Western Power requirements and/or delivering projects for utility, mining, or industrial network operators
- Strong technical communication skills, with the ability to prepare design reports, specifications, and client-facing documentation
- A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary project teams
- Experience managing competing priorities while delivering quality outcomes for clients and stakeholders
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