Secondary Systems Engineer

C002 Eagles Engineers Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from leaders

Flexible working arrangements

Barista coffee and fresh fruit

Job summary

Eagles Engineers is seeking a Senior Secondary Systems Engineer to lead protection, control, metering, SCADA and communications design for HV substations and BESS projects in Melbourne. You will develop protection philosophy, schemes for transformers and MV/LV systems, and coordinate with network providers and AEMO.

Strong testing and commissioning experience is essential. Requirements include a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and CPEng/NER or progress towards it, with 8+ years in HV

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and professional registration such as CPEng/NER or working towards it.
• Minimum 8+ years in HV secondary systems design for substations.
• Experience with renewable or BESS connections and protection testing.

Responsibilities

• Design protection, control, metering, SCADA and communications for HV substations and BESS projects.
• Develop protection philosophy and single line diagrams for 66 kV/33 kV/ LV systems.
• Lead testing, FAT/SAT procedures, and energisation activities.

Skills

HV design experience

SCADA systems

Protection schemes

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)

Tools

IEC 61850

Job description

Eagles Engineers (an entity of CoMade) is a strategic partner specialising with in-house design, design management, engineering, procurement, construction, completions and commissioning. We bring together the best engineers locally and from around the world to provide truly end-to-end solutions for our clients that enable them to realise their vision. Our clients can have confidence that what we meticulously design, can be delivered, seamlessly and efficiently. Eagles Engineer’s vision is to become the foremost project delivery partner recognised for best-in-industry solutions. Strong culture and core values are what separate Eagles Engineers 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.

About the role:

As our Secondary Systems Engineer, you’ll own the protection, control, metering, SCADA and communications design for HV substations and BESS projects. Your work will ensure faults are cleared safely and selectively, operators can monitor and control the plant locally and remotely, and every design meets the requirements of network service providers and AEMO. Develop the protection philosophy and single line protection diagrams for 66 kV, 33 kV and LV systems. Design protection schemes for transformers (differential, REF, overcurrent, Buchholz, winding and oil temperature), MV feeders and RMUs, busbars, and earthing/auxiliary transformers. Coordinate protection with the network service provider where upstream circuit breakers clear transformer faults, including intertripping and anti-islanding. Design substation and plant control systems: bay controllers, interlocking, local control cubicles and HMI. Define the SCADA architecture linking switchgear, RMUs, SUTs, battery/PCS controllers and the power plant controller. Design IEC 61850 station bus and process bus systems, redundant networks (RSTP, PRP/HSR) and time synchronisation (PTP/GPS). Produce schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, panel layouts, IO lists and protection settings files. Prepare FAT and SAT procedures; witness factory testing of protection and control panels. Lead secondary injection testing, scheme and end-to-end testing, SCADA point-to-point checks and energisation.

How you can support CoMade Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical); CPEng / NER or working towards it Minimum 8+ years in HV secondary systems design for transmission, distribution or generation substations. Experience with renewable or BESS connections, including power plant controllers, preferred. Hands-on testing and commissioning experience

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

Join us at Eagles Engineers and be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of high voltage engineering. We offer competitive compensation packages, opportunities for professional development, and a collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued.