Lead HV Substation Engineer – 330kV Design

Aurecon; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon in Perth is seeking an Electrical Primary Engineer in Energy to contribute to HV substation projects up to 330kV. You will work within a multidisciplinary team on design, analysis, and client-focused engineering outcomes.

Based in Western Australia, you’ll deliver compliant primary designs and collaborate across utilities, mining, and infrastructure clients, applying Australian Standards and Western Power requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering and HV substation design experience in Australia.
• Experience with HV primary equipment specification and calculations.
• Experience delivering to Western Power or utility operators.
• Strong technical communication skills for reports and client documentation.
• Collaborative with multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HV substation primary designs up to 330kV with layouts and diagrams.
• Specify primary plant equipment including transformers, switchgear, instrument transformers, surge arresters, and busbar systems.
• Perform engineering studies and calculations across earthing, insulation coordination, lightning protection, and conductor design.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for safe, reliable, and constructable solutions for utility, mining, and infrastructure clients.
• Lead technical reviews, support design approvals, and provide engineering input through construction, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Apply Western Power, Australian Standards, and relevant industry requirements to deliver compliant and high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

HV Substation Design

Equipment Specification

Engineering Calculations

Client Documentation

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Aurecon in Perth is seeking an Electrical Primary Engineer in Energy to contribute to HV substation projects up to 330kV. You will work within a multidisciplinary team on design, analysis, and client-focused engineering outcomes.

Based in Western Australia, you’ll deliver compliant primary designs and collaborate across utilities, mining, and infrastructure clients, applying Australian Standards and Western Power requirements.