Lead HV Substation: Secondary & Protection Director

HP Recruitment

Sydney

On-site

AUD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

HP Recruitment is seeking a Technical Director for Secondary & Protection in Sydney or Melbourne, a permanent, full-time role. You will act as a senior technical authority across Secondary Systems, Protection & Control, SCADA and substation design.

You will mentor engineers, lead complex design reviews and collaborate with clients and other disciplines to deliver major projects and shape national capability within Power & Electrification.

Qualifications

  • Strong Electrical Engineering experience with deep capability across HV Secondary Systems
  • Experience leading complex substation design and technical assurance across protection schemes, relays, control systems, SCADA
  • Ability to mentor engineers and work with clients and senior stakeholders
  • Familiarity with IEC 61850, relay settings, SCADA integration and high voltage networks highly regarded

Responsibilities

  • Act as a senior technical authority across Secondary Systems, Protection & Control, SCADA, automation and substation design
  • Lead technical reviews and complex design packages across feasibility, concept, detailed design, construction support and commissioning
  • Mentor engineers and strengthen technical capability while partnering with clients and other disciplines

Skills

HV Substation Design
Protection & Control
SCADA
Mentoring Engineers
IEC 61850

Job description

HP Recruitment is seeking a Technical Director for Secondary & Protection in Sydney or Melbourne, a permanent, full-time role. You will act as a senior technical authority across Secondary Systems, Protection & Control, SCADA and substation design.

You will mentor engineers, lead complex design reviews and collaborate with clients and other disciplines to deliver major projects and shape national capability within Power & Electrification.

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