Lead Electrical Engineer: HV/LV Systems & Substations

Ausenco; Perth; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Ausenco is a fast-growing engineering consultancy seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer for our Perth office. You will lead the electrical and instrumentation design across HV, LV and ELV systems, acting as the technical authority on complex projects and mentoring engineering teams.

You will manage scope, supervise deliverables, oversee procurement and vendor evaluation, and maintain strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 15+ years of project delivery experience.
• Experience leading Electrical Engineering teams on complex projects.
• Significant experience in electrical and instrumentation design.
• Strong knowledge of power systems engineering with ETAP or similar tools.
• Experience with study phases (OoM, PFS, FS), FEED, and detailed design.
• Familiarity with engineering standards and codes (ISO, AS, ANSI, API).
• Experience contributing to and leading design reviews.
• Understanding of the project delivery lifecycle and engineering processes.
• Exposure to change management practices.
• Supervisory or leadership experience in engineering or operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of electrical & instrumentation design for HV, LV and ELV systems, including MCCs and substations.
• Act as the technical authority, providing expert guidance and resolving complex engineering challenges.
• Manage electrical scope across projects to ensure delivery to quality, schedule, and budget targets.
• Oversee preparation and approval of engineering deliverables, including specifications, datasheets, reports, and tender documentation.
• Lead procurement activities, including vendor evaluation and equipment selection (switchgear, transformers, drives, instrumentation).
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams, driving performance and capability growth.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, supporting technical discussions and business development.
• Champion safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across engineering practices and project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical design

Power systems

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Design reviews

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Job description

Ausenco is a fast-growing engineering consultancy seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer for our Perth office. You will lead the electrical and instrumentation design across HV, LV and ELV systems, acting as the technical authority on complex projects and mentoring engineering teams.

You will manage scope, supervise deliverables, oversee procurement and vendor evaluation, and maintain strong client relationships.