Secondary design engineer

Michael Page; Woollahra Municipal Council; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Competitive salary

CBD location

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Secondary Design Engineer to join a growing consultancy delivering HV substation projects. You will develop and review P&C designs, design protection schemes, and create detailed drawings using AutoCAD or MicroStation.

You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with standards, and provide technical support through design, testing and delivery. A degree in Electrical Engineering and proven HV design experience are essential.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in HV substation secondary design and P&C systems.
• Strong understanding of protection schemes (distance, differential, overcurrent).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review Protection & Control (P&C) designs for HV substation projects.
• Design and integrate protection schemes including distance, differential, and overcurrent.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and to spec.
• Create detailed design drawings using AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Perform technical assessments and recommend design improvements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Provide technical support throughout design, testing, and delivery phases.

Skills

HV substation design

Protection & Control systems

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Join a growing consultancy with strong project pipelineBuild expertise in major transmission P&C projects

• Develop and review Protection & Control (P&C) designs for HV substation projects
• Design and integrate protection schemes including distance, differential, and overcurrent
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and to spec
• Create detailed design drawings using AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Perform technical assessments and recommend design improvements
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations
• Provide technical support throughout design, testing, and delivery phases

• Develop and review Protection & Control (P&C) designs for HV substation projects
• Produce accurate schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules
• Design and integrate protection schemes including distance, differential, and overcurrent
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and to spec
• Create detailed design drawings using AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Perform technical assessments and recommend design improvements
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations
• Provide technical support throughout design, testing, and delivery phases

A successful Secondary Design Engineer will have:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience in HV substation secondary design and P&C systems
• Strong understanding of protection schemes (distance, differential, overcurrent)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design tools
• Excellent problem-solving skills and high attention to detail
• A strong commitment to delivering high-quality engineering outcomes

Our client is a specialist EPC delivering end-to-end engineering, procurement, and construction services across the transmission and distribution sector. With a strong reputation for technical excellence, they partner with leading utilities and developers to deliver complex energy infrastructure projects supporting Australia's transition to a more sustainable power network.

• Competitive salary ranging.
• Permanent role with stability and growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to work in the energy and natural resources sector.
• Convenient location near CBD with easy access to public transport.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.