Senior Electrical Engineer - Primary

Sequoia Talent; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated car lease

Travel, accommodation & meals for work

12% employer superannuation

Salary sacrifice options

Flexible working options

Tools, PPE, uniforms & boots supplied

Overtime penalty rates

Ongoing training & career development

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

Sequoia Talent is seeking a Senior Primary Engineer to join our client’s team in Australia. The role focuses on providing senior technical engineering leadership for primary electrical systems from concept through commissioning, with opportunities across multiple projects in Infrastructure & Renewables.

You will design substation layouts, prepare diagrams, perform power system studies, and contribute to tender submissions while mentoring junior staff and upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical engineering or power systems.
• Experience in an EPC environment preferred.
• Knowledge of Australian utility standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of substation and power system projects to construction-ready standard.
• Develop substation layouts and primary equipment schedules.
• Prepare Single Line Diagrams and busbar arrangements.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Substation design knowledge

Project delivery

Job description

The company is a privately owned Australian (EPC) Engineering Procurement and Construction company known for delivering complete solutions across design, engineering, construction, commissioning, and maintenance. With expertise spanning multiple industries, they specialise in electrical balance of plant (eBOP) solutions for:

• Renewables (Wind & BESS)
• Thermal Power (Gas, Liquid Power Stations)
• Mining & Resources
• Utilities (Transmission & distribution) & Infrastructure
• Defence

About the Role

This role can be based in their Adelaide, Melbourne or Sydney office.

Join the team to work on some of Australia's most exciting projects. Whilst the successful applicant will primarily work in our Infrastructure & Renewables divisions, there is the potential to be involved in projects across the company’s portfolio.

The Primary Engineer is responsible for providing senior-level technical engineering expertise and leadership in the development, design, delivery and optimisation of primary electrical systems and infrastructure, providing technical direction from concept and feasibility through to commissioning and operational handover.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Primary Engineer, you'll design and deliver substation and power system projects to a high, construction-ready standard.

• Develop substation layouts and primary equipment schedules
• Prepare Single Line Diagrams and busbar arrangements
• Perform power system modelling, including:

Load flow and protection coordination studies

Arc flash studies and reporting

• Produce detailed engineering documentation, including:

Equipment specifications

Cable sizing reports (primary systems)

Earthing calculations and reports

• Conduct and participate in design reviews
• Review ITC documentation and support QMS processes
• Provide technical input to tender submissions as required
• Perform RPEQ/RPEV engineering oversight where applicable
• Develop and maintain standard drawings and documentation
• Review designs to ensure compliance with standards and best practices
• Mentor and support junior engineering staff; develop and deliver internal training sessions

Highly Regarded Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience
• Relevant experience within an EPC environment
• Familiarity with Australian utility or similar utilities standards (e.g. transmission network requirements) is highly regarded but not essential
• Attractive weekly remuneration, with overtime paid at penalty rates
• Novated car lease
• Paid travel, accommodation, and meals for work away from home
• Option to bank overtime as TOIL (Time Off in Lieu) for extended paid breaks
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement into leadership roles
• 12% employer superannuation contributions
• Salary sacrifice options
• Flexible working options
• All required tools, PPE, uniforms, and boots supplied
• Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and wellbeing

If you're a motivated engineer looking to work on impactful, large-scale energy projects, we'd love to hear from you.