Primary Engineer (High Voltage)

CoMade; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Barista coffee within reach

Fresh fruit every day

Office close to public transport

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

CoMade is seeking an experienced Primary Engineer (High Voltage) to own HV primary designs on complex power projects across Australia. You will lead technical solutions from concept through detailed engineering and construction, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and guiding design decisions.

You will mentor engineers, ensure compliance with AS/NZS, IEC and NSP/TNSP requirements, and contribute to landmark energy infrastructure delivery while supporting a growing engineering capability.

Qualifications

• HV primary design experience, 132kV+ preferred.
• Proven substation design capability and project exposure.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (MicroStation/AutoCAD/REVIT).
• Knowledge of AS/NZS standards, IEC frameworks and NSP/TNSP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the primary design and development of HV primary systems (132kV-330kV+).
• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams and mentor engineers.
• Develop detailed primary design deliverables and documentation for substations (layout, earthing, equipment specs).
• Coordinate with civil, structural and secondary disciplines to deliver integrated outcomes.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders and resolve complex technical issues.
• Drive design optimisation, constructability and innovative engineering solutions.

Skills

HV primary design

Substation design

Team mentoring

Cross-discipline collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

CoMade is a strategic partner specializing in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation solutions within the infrastructure, energy, resources, and mining industries. As a project-delivery partner, their focus is on the pre-commissioning to operations phases of a project, offering rapid mobilization of specialist resources to deliver smart solutions for an efficient and effective start-up.

CoMade's vision is to become the foremost project delivery partner recognised for best-in-industry solutions. Strong culture and core values are what separate CoMade from the competition. They believe in building and setting a reputable culture, recognising, and rewarding their people who represent those core values either onsite, with clients, or in the local communities.

About the role

With a growing pipeline of major transmission and substation projects across Australia, we are looking for a Primary Engineer in High Voltage who wants to work on the infrastructure that will underpin the nation's energy future.

In this role, you'll take ownership of high-voltage primary designs on complex power projects, leading technical solutions from early-stage concept design through to detailed engineering and construction delivery. You'll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, providing specialist expertise across HV/EHV substations, AIS/GIS switchgear, busbars, cables, earthing systems and transmission infrastructure.

More than just a design role, this is an opportunity to influence project strategy, mentor engineers, and contribute to the successful delivery of landmark energy and utility projects within a business that continues to win major work and invest in its engineering capability.

• Leading the primary design and development of HV primary systems (typically 132kV-330kV+)
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams and foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
• Developing and validating primary designs and resolving technical challenges to meet performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements
• Development of detailed primary design deliverables and technical documentation for substations including layout designs, clearance studies, earthing systems, selection and specifications of primary plant equipment including transformers, HV/EHV switchgear, surge arresters, and busbar systems (including busbar sizing), short circuit forces calculations, lightning protection and studies.
• Coordinating with civil, structural, and secondary disciplines to deliver integrated design outcomes, and Liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Leading the resolution of complex technical issues, balancing cost, time, and quality constraints
• Driving design optimisation, constructability, and innovative engineering solution

How you can support CoMade

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Proven experience in HV primary design, with a focus on substation design (132kV+ preferred)
• Strong substation and transmission project exposure
• General engineering understanding of CAD software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD or REVIT
• Solid understanding of international standards, grid compliance, and industry best practices, ensuring compliance with AS/NZS standards, IEC frameworks and NSP/TNSP requirements
• Chartered (or working towards) highly regarded
• Be part of a growing business where your work directly impacts success
• Close-knit, collaborative team environment where your input is valued
• Exposure to high-profile, technically complex projects
• Mentorship from experienced leaders in your field
• Competitive salary aligned with market demand and experience
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities to shape processes, systems, or team growth
• Barista style coffee and fresh fruit always within reach
• Offices within 1 minute of public transport

At CoMade, we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals. All applicants must have full working rights in Australia.