HV Substation Design Lead

Consolidated Power Projects Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salary package

Annual bonus

16 weeks primary parental leave

6 weeks secondary parental leave

Purchased leave up to 2 weeks

Study assistance

Internal promotions

AI capability investment

Employee referral program

Job summary

Consolidated Power Projects Australia is seeking an experienced primary design professional to advance into leadership while staying closely connected to technical delivery. Reporting to the Manager - Primary Design, you will lead designers and drafters within our NSW Engineering team and shape high-voltage project outcomes.

The role offers a balance of approximately 80% hands-on design and 20% people leadership, with opportunities to mentor, coordinate workloads, and deliver HV substations,

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in electrical engineering, engineering technology, building design, drafting or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in primary design for high-voltage substations.
• Strong knowledge of substation layouts, electrical and fire clearances, maintenance access, equipment arrangements, standards compliance and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Proficiency with primary design and CAD tools such as AutoCAD and MicroStation, together with sound document management and quality assurance practices.
• The ability to coordinate technical workloads, manage competing priorities and maintain quality across concurrent projects.
• Clear communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to explain complex technical matters to different audiences.
• A genuine interest in mentoring, developing and supporting others.
• A current Australian driver’s licence and willingness to undertake occasional project travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of designers and design drafters within our NSW Engineering team.
• Provide technical direction, coordinate workloads, mentor team members and create the clarity and support they need to deliver high-quality work.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Project coordination

Teamwork

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Consolidated Power Projects Australia is seeking an experienced primary design professional to advance into leadership while staying closely connected to technical delivery. Reporting to the Manager - Primary Design, you will lead designers and drafters within our NSW Engineering team and shape high-voltage project outcomes.

The role offers a balance of approximately 80% hands-on design and 20% people leadership, with opportunities to mentor, coordinate workloads, and deliver HV substations,