Lead Substation Design Engineer – Primary, MV/HV (AU)

Egis in ANZ; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Remote working options

Structured learning and development

Job summary

Egis in ANZ is seeking a Primary Engineer to design brownfield and greenfield substations across Australia, covering MV/HV/EHV systems. You will develop layouts, coordinate with multi-discipline teams, and support construction and commissioning. A strong background in transmission design and NSP/TSP standards is essential.

The role offers flexible working arrangements, including remote options, and is suitable for a candidate based in Melbourne with Australian work rights.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant electrical transmission project experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent).
• RPEV and RPEQ certification.
• Experience using AutoCAD and MicroStation for design drawings.
• Eligibility to work full-time in Australia.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiar with NSP/TSP standards and connection processes.

Responsibilities

• Undertake designs of primary systems, including substation layouts and high-voltage equipment.
• Coordinate with secondary, civil, structural and SCADA disciplines.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning phases.
• Manage and respond to RFIs and maintain design risk registers.
• Deliver design outputs at Preliminary, Developed, Detailed, and IFC stages.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

RPEV certification

RPEQ certification

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Egis in ANZ is seeking a Primary Engineer to design brownfield and greenfield substations across Australia, covering MV/HV/EHV systems. You will develop layouts, coordinate with multi-discipline teams, and support construction and commissioning. A strong background in transmission design and NSP/TSP standards is essential.

The role offers flexible working arrangements, including remote options, and is suitable for a candidate based in Melbourne with Australian work rights.