Electrical Engineer, Primary HV Systems – Substations & Grids

UGL; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave (16 weeks)

Salary continuance insurance

Medibank health insurance

Individual development plan

Wellness program

Discount program

Job summary

UGL is seeking an Electrical Engineer, Primary Systems, to join its Utilities engineering team in Perth on a permanent full‑time basis. You will deliver detailed HV primary system designs under senior guidance and coordinate with other disciplines to meet project requirements.

You will contribute to design activities across substation configuration, plant layouts, busbars, clearances, earthing, HV equipment, BESS, solar, wind and related interfaces, while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering with eligibility for Engineers Australia member grade.
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant HV power systems design or maintenance experience in large industrial plants.
• Understanding of primary systems design from concept to detailed design.
• Experience interfacing with primary substation equipment design and CAD draughtspersons.
• Strong attention to detail and clear verbal/written communication.
• Ability to work in a team and independently as required.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed electrical design deliverables for primary HV systems under senior guidance.
• Support design checking for technical accuracy and project compliance.
• Coordinate design interfaces with drafting and other engineering disciplines to ensure timely outputs.
• Monitor progress against schedules, budgets and project requirements.
• Provide engineering advice to construction, installation, tendering and operations teams.
• Assist with inspection, test docs, operating and maintenance manuals, and project procedures.
• Maintain safe working practices and comply with HSSE and quality procedures.

Skills

High voltage design

CAD coordination

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineers Australia member-grade acceptable

Job description

UGL is seeking an Electrical Engineer, Primary Systems, to join its Utilities engineering team in Perth on a permanent full‑time basis. You will deliver detailed HV primary system designs under senior guidance and coordinate with other disciplines to meet project requirements.

You will contribute to design activities across substation configuration, plant layouts, busbars, clearances, earthing, HV equipment, BESS, solar, wind and related interfaces, while ensuring safety and quality standards.