Lead Electrical Project Engineer - HV Substations

Powercor; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; 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

Powercor is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join our Utilities and Infrastructure team in Melbourne, working full-time and permanent from our CBD head office.

You will provide technical leadership across HV substation and power infrastructure projects, collaborating with project managers, designers, construction teams, suppliers and customers to deliver safe, efficient, high-quality outcomes. Travel to project sites in Victoria is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and Victorian Professional Engineer Registration (or eligibility to obtain).
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience in self-performing and managing technical procurement, suppliers, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of project management principles, including scope, schedule, budget and risk management.
• Strong 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

Procurement management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Victorian Professional Engineer Registration

Job description

Powercor is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join our Utilities and Infrastructure team in Melbourne, working full-time and permanent from our CBD head office.

You will provide technical leadership across HV substation and power infrastructure projects, collaborating with project managers, designers, construction teams, suppliers and customers to deliver safe, efficient, high-quality outcomes. Travel to project sites in Victoria is required.