HV Substation Safety Lead – Remote Commissioning

Y-Axis; Hobart; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Megavar is seeking a Substation Testing and Commissioning Engineer to join our Hobart-based team. You will perform primary and secondary commissioning for HV substations and renewable projects, including protection and SCADA, across Australia.

Senior engineers will lead on-site commissioning programs, mentor junior staff, and liaise with clients and network operators while upholding design specifications and Australian standards.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in electrical or power engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years' hands-on experience commissioning HV electrical systems - substations, protection and control, renewables or BESS.
• Strong understanding of protection and control systems, power systems and relevant Australian standards.
• Willingness to travel and work at project sites across Australia.

Responsibilities

• Primary and secondary commissioning of transmission and distribution substations, BESS and renewable energy projects across Australia.
• Testing and validating protection, control and SCADA systems against design specs and standards.
• Fault-finding and resolving issues on-site and coordinating with design teams and clients.

Skills

Oil & Gas

Education

Electrical/Power engineering degree or diploma

Tools

Omicron

Job description

Megavar is seeking a Substation Testing and Commissioning Engineer to join our Hobart-based team. You will perform primary and secondary commissioning for HV substations and renewable projects, including protection and SCADA, across Australia.

Senior engineers will lead on-site commissioning programs, mentor junior staff, and liaise with clients and network operators while upholding design specifications and Australian standards.