Principal Electrical Engineer

Cell Engineering; Newcastle; Hybride; AUD 200 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

Employee benefits

Direct access to Directors

Résumé du poste

Cell Engineering in Newcastle, NSW, is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead LV/HV design, substations, and power system studies. This permanent, full-time role requires delivering high-quality engineering solutions and mentoring a team.

You will work in a hybrid setup with direct access to Directors and NSW specialists, applying your CPEng/NER credentials, ETAP/SKM tools, and extensive project leadership to grow our Newcastle practice and deliver client-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience delivering power system studies using ETAP, SKM Power*Tools (PTW) or equivalent.
• Strong technical leadership and client relationship skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead LV/HV electrical design, including substations, switchgear, transformers, overhead lines, and underground cable systems.
• Develop and review single-line diagrams, substation layouts, primary equipment specs, clearances, cable sizing, earthing and lightning protection.
• Run load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash studies and translate findings into practical design solutions.
• Coordinate protection and control interfaces, utility requirements, and civil/structural/geotechnical inputs.
• Review and mentor technical work, manage project scope, budgets and client relationships.
• Contribute to technical proposals and NSW business growth.

Connaissances

LV/HV design

Substation design

Project leadership

Formation

Degree in Electrical Engineering

CPEng and/or NER credentials

Outils

ETAP

SKM Power*Tools (PTW)

Description du poste

Newcastle, New South Wales 2300, Australia A$200,000 - A$210,000

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team in Newcastle, New South Wales. This permanent, full-time position is pivotal in leading innovative electrical engineering projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving technical excellence. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing our engineering capabilities and delivering high-quality solutions that meet client needs.

Responsibilities:

• Lead LV/HV electrical design, including substations, switchgear, transformers, overhead lines, and underground cable systems.
• Develop and review single-line diagrams, substation layouts, primary equipment specifications, electrical clearances, cable sizing, earthing, and lightning protection.
• Undertake and review load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash studies, translating findings into practical design solutions.
• Coordinate protection and control interfaces, utility requirements, and civil, structural, and geotechnical design inputs.
• Review and verify technical work, mentor engineers, and manage project scope, budgets, and client relationships.
• Contribute to technical proposals and NSW business growth.

About you:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong LV/HV and substation design capability, including equipment selection, layouts, and design documentation.
• Experience delivering power system studies using ETAP, SKM Power*Tools (PTW), or equivalent software.
• Proven technical leadership, commercial awareness, and client management skills.
• CPEng and/or NER credentials, or eligibility.

Highly regarded:

• Substation design experience up to275 kV, including primary plant arrangements, insulation coordination, electrical clearances, and protection interfaces.
• Overhead transmission line design experience, including route assessment, conductor selection, clearances, and coordination of tower or pole and foundation design.
• Experience with network service provider requirements and design approvals.
• Specialist power studies capability and RPEQ registration.

Why Cell Engineering?

Enjoy hybrid working, employee benefits, direct access to Directors, and support from our national technical specialists. Take a leading role in developing our Newcastle team and delivering varied power engineering projects.