Primary Engineer (HV)

C001 CoMade Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Office near public transport

Barista coffee and fresh fruit

Job summary

CoMade in Melbourne is seeking a Primary HV Engineer to own HV primary designs on complex power projects from concept through construction, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable energy infrastructure.

You will mentor engineers, ensure compliance with AS/NZS, IEC, NSP/TNSP standards, and deliver detailed substation design deliverables while contributing to project strategy and innovation within a growing practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Extensive HV primary design experience, with a focus on substation design (132kV+).
• Strong substation and transmission project exposure.
• General engineering understanding of CAD software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD or REVIT; solid understanding of AS/NZS standards, IEC frameworks and NSP/TNSP requirements.
• Chartered (or working towards) highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the primary design and development of HV primary systems (typically 132kV–330kV+).
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams and foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
• Develop 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.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and secondary disciplines to deliver integrated design outcomes, and liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead the resolution of complex technical issues, balancing cost, time, and quality constraints.
• Drive design optimisation, constructability, and innovative engineering solutions.

Skills

HV primary design

Substation design

Technical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

CoMade is a strategic partner specialising in mechanical, electrical and instrumentation solutions within the infrastructure, energy and resources and mining industries. As a project-delivery partner, their focus is on the pre-commissioning to operations phases of a project, offering rapid mobilisation 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 solutions

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
• This position comes with good financial reward and incentives

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.