Primary Engineer (HV)

CoMade; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Barista coffee and fresh fruit

Job summary

CoMade is seeking a Primary HV Engineer to own HV primary designs from concept to construction across large substations and transmission projects in Australia. You will lead technical solutions for 132kV-330kV+ systems, mentor engineers, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The role demands strong knowledge of AS/NZS and IEC standards, proficiency with CAD tools, and a proactive approach to design optimisation and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of HV primary design and substation design (132kV+ preferred).
• Experience with CAD tools (MicroStation, AutoCAD, REVIT).
• Familiarity with AS/NZS, IEC, NSP/TNSP standards and grid compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the primary design and development of HV primary systems (132kV-330kV+).
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams.
• Develop detailed primary design deliverables and documentation for substations.
• Coordinate with civil/structural/secondary disciplines for integrated designs.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to deliver outcomes.
• Resolve complex technical issues balancing cost, time, quality.
• Drive design optimisation, constructability, and innovative solutions.

Skills

CAD software

team mentoring

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.

With a growing pipeline of major transmission and substation projects across Australia, we are looking for a Primary HV Engineer 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 extensive 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
• Experience in engineering consultancies.
• Chartered (or working towards) highly regarded

Why join us?

• 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.

https://www.comade.com.au/