Principal Primary / Secondary Engineer

Beyond Electrical Engineering (BEE); Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Electrical Engineering (BEE) seeks a Principal Secondary Engineer to lead and mentor the Power Systems team across substations, renewables and grid projects. This full-time hybrid role can be based in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane or Newcastle, with travel as needed.

You will drive hands-on design, technical sign-off and mentorship, oversee protection and control schemes, coordinate interfaces, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions on time and safely for a growing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• NER Registered / RPEQ / RPEV is preferred or required where applicable.
• Comprehensive knowledge of AS3000 and AS2067 standards.

Responsibilities

• Design or review protection and control schemes for complex projects.
• Conduct power system studies including load flow, fault studies and coordination.
• Act as technical focal point for the secondary design team with mentorship.
• Project manage the design process and coordinate interfaces.
• Consult with clients from feasibility to commissioning, ensuring quality and safety.
• Drive continuous improvement in design processes and tools.

Skills

Power Systems

Leadership

Mentorship

Design Review

Client Engagement

Teamwork

Time Management

Agile Mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

NER Registered / RPEQ / RPEV

AS3000 & AS2067 knowledge

Tools

PowerFactory DIgSILENT

PTW

ETAP

PSSE

PSCAD

Job description

Beyond Electrical Engineering (BEE) is a leading provider of electrical engineering and automation solutions, delivering projects across Australia and internationally. We specialise in Renewables, High Voltage, Low Voltage, and Control Systems, with expertise spanning power system design, industrial automation, OT networking, and Intelligent drafting tools and 3D digital engineering.

BEE is a trusted partner to clients across renewables, resources, transmission, transport, water, manufacturing, and heavy industry. With offices in Perth, Adelaide, Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Devonport and Hobart, we deliver end-to-end support across the full project lifecycle providing reliable, construction-ready solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and performance.

Our team is made up of skilled engineers, technicians, and designers who operate at the forefront of the industry. We work with renewable developers, utilities, mining operators, manufacturers, and infrastructure providers to deliver technically proven, construction-ready solutions. From large-scale solar and wind farms to substations, BESS, and water treatment facilities, we ensure reliable outcomes backed by 24/7 support.

At BEE, our people are our strength. By empowering our team, we continue to exceed client expectations and help drive the transition to a smarter, more sustainable energy future.

Why Join Us?

We are growing, become part of our journey.

At BEE, we know our people are the difference. That's why we offer more than just a job. We provide a workplace where you can grow, be supported, and enjoy real rewards:

• Apply your primary and secondary design expertise across a diverse portfolio of complex renewable energy and power infrastructure projects.
• Work closely with a talented electrical engineers, project teams, clients and other disciplines to develop practical, high-quality solutions.
• Play a key role in Australia's transition to a cleaner and more resilient energy future.
• Join a high-growth engineering consultancy at an exciting stage of its evolution.

Work within a collaborative, values-driven culture where technical excellence, trust, accountability and practical problem-solving are highly valued. Be part of a company that values you, invests in your growth, and celebrates your success both on and off the job.

About the Role

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Principal Secondary Engineer to be based in any of our offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane or Newcastle Office.

You’ll provide technical leadership and mentorship to the capable and ambitious Power Systems team. This role is ideal for an experienced secondary engineer who is seeking a varied role combining hands‑on detailed design, technical signoff and technical mentorship of the team. The Principal Secondary Engineer will play a critical role in the successful delivery of an extensive portfolio of projects including substations, renewables, BESS, solar, wind, resources and water.

Responsibilities

• Design or review designs for protection schemes and control schemes.
• Power system studies; load flow, fault studies and protection coordination.
• Be a technical focal point for the secondary team; hands‑on design for complex projects, technical signoff and provide technical mentorship.
• Project manage the design process.
• Consult with clients on technical aspects of projects from feasibility to commissioning.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in design processes, tools and safety-in-design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in an electrical discipline
• NER Registered, RPEQ, RPEV
• Comprehensive knowledge of AS3000 and AS2067

About You

• +10 years experience in secondary design and project leadership.
• Strong design, analytical and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with PowerFactory DIgSILENT, PTW and ETAP. Experience with PSSE and PSCAD will be highly regarded.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Enjoy a combination of technical review, detailed design, mentorship and client engagement.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills with the ability to engage with the team, clients and vendors.
• An agile mindset, the aptitude to thrive and positively contribute to the success of a rapidly growing business.
• Passion for mentoring engineers at all levels, sharing information and growing the team capability both technically and as professional engineers.
• Must have full work rights in Australia.

Join Us

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer to step into a senior role focused on technically challenging renewable energy and power infrastructure projects.

You’ll play a central role in delivering high-quality primary and/or secondary engineering solutions across BEE's growing project portfolio, providing technical leadership, coordinating multidisciplinary design interfaces and supporting the development of engineers across the team.

BEE supports flexible ways of working. The successful candidate can be based in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Newcastle, Adelaide, Brisbane or Tasmania, with business-related travel to engage with leaders, teams and stakeholders.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to combine technical leadership, project delivery and the chance to shape something new within a rapidly growing business, we’d love to hear from you.

BEE is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from people with a range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Please note: We are not accepting unsolicited agency referrals for this vacancy.