HV Primary Engineer - Substation Design Lead (132kV-330kV)

C001 CoMade Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Office near public transport

Barista coffee and fresh fruit

Job summary

CoMade in Melbourne is seeking a Primary HV Engineer to own HV primary designs on complex power projects from concept through construction, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable energy infrastructure.

You will mentor engineers, ensure compliance with AS/NZS, IEC, NSP/TNSP standards, and deliver detailed substation design deliverables while contributing to project strategy and innovation within a growing practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Extensive HV primary design experience, with a focus on substation design (132kV+).
• Strong substation and transmission project exposure.
• General engineering understanding of CAD software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD or REVIT; solid understanding of AS/NZS standards, IEC frameworks and NSP/TNSP requirements.
• Chartered (or working towards) highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the primary design and development of HV primary systems (typically 132kV–330kV+).
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams and foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
• Develop detailed primary design deliverables and technical documentation for substations including layout designs, clearance studies, earthing systems, selection and specifications of primary plant equipment including transformers, HV/EHV switchgear, surge arresters, and busbar systems (including busbar sizing), short circuit forces calculations, lightning protection and studies.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and secondary disciplines to deliver integrated design outcomes, and liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead the resolution of complex technical issues, balancing cost, time, and quality constraints.
• Drive design optimisation, constructability, and innovative engineering solutions.

Skills

HV primary design

Substation design

Technical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

CoMade in Melbourne is seeking a Primary HV Engineer to own HV primary designs on complex power projects from concept through construction, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable energy infrastructure.

You will mentor engineers, ensure compliance with AS/NZS, IEC, NSP/TNSP standards, and deliver detailed substation design deliverables while contributing to project strategy and innovation within a growing practice.