Principal Engineer - Secondary & Protection

Fyfe; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fyfe is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the Secondary & Protection team within Middleton Group's power division. You will drive high-voltage substation design, BESS and solar projects, mentoring engineers and delivering technically innovative solutions for utilities, renewables and transport sectors.

As a senior leader, you will guide multidisciplinary teams, shape project execution from concept to delivery, and promote sustainable engineering practices that support Australia's

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and Chartered Engineer status required.
• 12+ years in high-voltage engineering, ideally with water and transport projects.
• Proven HV substation secondary and protection design experience and solar/BESS knowledge.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholders.
• Collaborative, growth-minded and people-focused culture advocate.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on secondary and protection for HV substation, BESS and solar design.
• Lead multiple packages from concept to completion within budget, quality and safety targets.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and stay current with industry trends.
• Contribute to proposals, client engagement, and market strategy.
• Uphold engineering standards and champion sustainable design.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project delivery

Leadership skills

People-focused

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Principal Engineer - Secondary & Protection

About the job Principal Engineer - Secondary & Protection

Middleton Group is a FYFE company. Fyfe is a leading Australian integrated engineering, environment, planning, and survey firm with 700+ staff across Australia.

Middleton engineers and project managers are dedicated to solving complex power and energy challenges through innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence. Operating across key sectors including transportation, sustainable energy, industrial, and power utilities, offering services in strategy and planning, design and engineering, project management, and operations and maintenance.

Committed to a sustainable energy future, we partner with industry and communities to drive renewable power solutions while fostering a collaborative, inclusive workplace that provides varied projects, continuous development, and leadership opportunities for our people.

About the Role

Middleton Group is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in our Secondary & Protection Team to lead major projects and deliver innovative, high-quality technical solutions for clients in the utility, renewable and data centre sectors.

This senior role offers the opportunity to shape complex electrical design projects, mentor engineers, and champion sustainable practices that support our mission of building a cleaner energy future.

What You'll Do

• Technical Leadership: Serve as the authority on secondary and protection of HV substation, BESS and solar design
• Project Delivery: Provide technical direction on multiple secondary/protection packages from concept to completion, ensuring they meet cost, quality, and safety targets
• Capability Development: Mentor and develop junior engineers, promote continuous skill growth, and help the team stay ahead of industry trends
• Business Growth: Contribute to proposals, client engagement, and market strategy to secure new work and expand our services
• Quality & Sustainability: Uphold engineering standards, implement best practices, and champion environmentally responsible design

What You Bring

• Qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and Chartered Engineer status
• Experience: 12+ years in high-voltage engineering, ideally with water and transport project experience
• Technical Expertise: Proven track record in HV substation secondary and protection design plus strong knowledge of large-scale solar and BESS design
• Leadership Skills: Able to guide multidisciplinary teams, manage complex stakeholders, and make sound, independent decisions
• People-Focused: Committed to fostering a collaborative, respectful culture with a growth mindset

Why Middleton Group?

• A progressive, values-driven consultancy shaping the future of renewable energy
• Opportunities for professional growth, innovation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Supportive culture with a genuine focus on employee wellbeing and career development

Only candidates who are Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or hold full-working rights will be considered.