Senior Electrical Engineer: HV Substation Systems Lead

Downer; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer - HV Substation Secondary Systems to lead detailed designs, calculations and documentation for complex substation projects in Australia.

Based in Adelaide or other major hubs, you will mentor engineers, ensure safety, quality and compliance, and deliver complete design packages supported by CAD tools and power system software. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and uphold safe work practices.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Extensive experience in HV substation secondary systems design.
• Knowledge of HV substation protection schemes, relays, automation and control.
• Basic knowledge of power system design including primary plant components (transformers, circuit breakers, CTs, VTs, CVTs, reactors, capacitor banks).
• Experience developing SLDs, protection & control schematics, layouts and cable schedules.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (MicroStation, AutoCAD) and software (PowerFactory, PSCAD).
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed secondary system designs to client and international standards.
• Produce design drawings, calculations, reports and documentation.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to engineers.
• Support safe, efficient and cost-effective project outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Safety focus

Team mentoring

Attention to detail

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

PowerFactory

PSCAD

Job description

Downer is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer - HV Substation Secondary Systems to lead detailed designs, calculations and documentation for complex substation projects in Australia.

Based in Adelaide or other major hubs, you will mentor engineers, ensure safety, quality and compliance, and deliver complete design packages supported by CAD tools and power system software. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and uphold safe work practices.