Lead Electrical Engineer: LV/HV Substations (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Employee benefits

Direct access to Directors

Job summary

Cell Engineering in Newcastle, NSW, is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead LV/HV design, substations, and power system studies. This permanent, full-time role requires delivering high-quality engineering solutions and mentoring a team.

You will work in a hybrid setup with direct access to Directors and NSW specialists, applying your CPEng/NER credentials, ETAP/SKM tools, and extensive project leadership to grow our Newcastle practice and deliver client-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience delivering power system studies using ETAP, SKM Power*Tools (PTW) or equivalent.
• Strong technical leadership and client relationship skills.

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 specs, clearances, cable sizing, earthing and lightning protection.
• Run load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash studies and translate findings into practical design solutions.
• Coordinate protection and control interfaces, utility requirements, and civil/structural/geotechnical inputs.
• Review and mentor technical work, manage project scope, budgets and client relationships.
• Contribute to technical proposals and NSW business growth.

Skills

LV/HV design

Substation design

Project leadership

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

CPEng and/or NER credentials

Tools

ETAP

SKM Power*Tools (PTW)

Job description

Cell Engineering in Newcastle, NSW, is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead LV/HV design, substations, and power system studies. This permanent, full-time role requires delivering high-quality engineering solutions and mentoring a team.

You will work in a hybrid setup with direct access to Directors and NSW specialists, applying your CPEng/NER credentials, ETAP/SKM tools, and extensive project leadership to grow our Newcastle practice and deliver client-focused outcomes.