Hybrid Principal Electrical Engineer: LV/HV Substations Lead

Cell-Engineering; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 200,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Employee benefits

Job summary

Cell Engineering seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Newcastle, NSW team. This permanent, full‑time role leads innovative electrical projects, ensures standards compliance, and drives technical excellence in power systems for client needs.

You will oversee LV/HV design, perform system studies with ETAP or SKM, mentor engineers, manage budgets and client relationships, and contribute to NSW business growth in a collaborative hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• CPEng and/or NER credentials or eligibility.
• Experience in LV/HV and substation design.

Responsibilities

• Lead LV/HV electrical design, including substations, switchgear, transformers, and cables.
• Develop and review single-line diagrams, substation layouts, and primary equipment specifications.
• Undertake and review load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash studies.
• Coordinate protection and control interfaces, utility requirements, and civil/structural/geotechnical inputs.
• Review and verify technical work, mentor engineers, and manage project scope, budgets and client relationships.
• Contribute to technical proposals and NSW business growth.

Skills

LV/HV design

Substation design

Power system studies

Protection coordination

Arc flash studies

Client management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

CPEng and/or NER credentials

Tools

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

Job description

Newcastle, New South Wales 2300, Australia • A$200,000 - A$210,000

Posted 03 Sep 2026

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team in Newcastle, New South Wales. This permanent, full-time position is pivotal in leading innovative electrical engineering projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving technical excellence. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing our engineering capabilities and delivering high-quality solutions that meet client needs.

Responsibilities:

• Lead LV/HV electrical design, including substations, switchgear, transformers, overhead lines, and underground cable systems.
• Develop and review single-line diagrams, substation layouts, primary equipment specifications, electrical clearances, cable sizing, earthing, and lightning protection.
• Undertake and review load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash studies, translating findings into practical design solutions.
• Coordinate protection and control interfaces, utility requirements, and civil, structural, and geotechnical design inputs.
• Review and verify technical work, mentor engineers, and manage project scope, budgets, and client relationships.
• Contribute to technical proposals and NSW business growth.

About you:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong LV/HV and substation design capability, including equipment selection, layouts, and design documentation.
• Experience delivering power system studies using ETAP, SKM Power*Tools (PTW), or equivalent software.
• Proven technical leadership, commercial awareness, and client management skills.
• CPEng and/or NER credentials, or eligibility.

Highly regarded:

• Substation design experience up to275 kV, including primary plant arrangements, insulation coordination, electrical clearances, and protection interfaces.
• Overhead transmission line design experience, including route assessment, conductor selection, clearances, and coordination of tower or pole and foundation design.
• Experience with network service provider requirements and design approvals.
• Specialist power studies capability and RPEQ registration.

Why Cell Engineering?

Enjoy hybrid working, employee benefits, direct access to Directors, and support from our national technical specialists. Take a leading role in developing our Newcastle team and delivering varied power engineering projects.

Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your design and study experience, including relevant voltage levels.