HV Substation Project Engineer — Electrical Lead (Hybrid)

Beon Energy Solutions; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Purchased leave

15 weeks of gender neutral primary Par

health and wellbeing subsidiary

Career development and planning

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Beon Energy Solutions is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join our Utilities and Infrastructure team in Melbourne. This full-time role leads HV substation and power infrastructure projects, collaborating with project managers, designers, construction teams, suppliers and customers to deliver safe, reliable outcomes.

You will participate across engineering, procurement, construction support, QA/QC, testing and commissioning, with travel to project sites across Victoria as

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and Victorian Professional Engineer Registration (or eligibility).
• Extensive experience delivering electrical infrastructure projects within EPC, utilities, construction or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of primary and secondary systems used in HV transmission and distribution substations.
• Experience in self-performing and managing procurement, suppliers, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of project management principles: scope, schedule, budget and risk management.
• Knowledge of Australian engineering standards, regulatory requirements and health and safety obligations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of HV substation and power infrastructure projects from planning through to commissioning and handover.
• Provide technical engineering expertise and support to project managers, construction teams, designers and stakeholders.
• Manage procurement packages, including specifications, RFQs, supplier evaluation, contract delivery and vendor management.
• Act as the key interface between designers, constructors and equipment suppliers to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Review and coordinate engineering deliverables, ensuring designs are safe, compliant, practical and fit for purpose.
• Oversee construction activities, including substations, AIS/GIS switchgear installation, testing and integration works.
• Drive quality, risk and compliance outcomes through QA/QC processes, ITPs, FAT/SAT activities and audit participation if required.
• Mentor team members and contribute to innovation, continuous improvement and best-practice project delivery.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

HV systems

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer Registration / eligibility

Job description

Beon Energy Solutions is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join our Utilities and Infrastructure team in Melbourne. This full-time role leads HV substation and power infrastructure projects, collaborating with project managers, designers, construction teams, suppliers and customers to deliver safe, reliable outcomes.

You will participate across engineering, procurement, construction support, QA/QC, testing and commissioning, with travel to project sites across Victoria as