Senior Electrical Engineer (Primary)

C002 Eagles Engineers Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Office near public transport

Barista coffee & fresh fruit

Job summary

Eagles Engineers is seeking a Senior Primary Design Engineer to lead HV primary design across transmission projects in Australia. You will own major design deliverables from concept through construction, guiding multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with AS/NZS and NSP/TNSP requirements.

Based in Victoria, you will mentor engineers, champion technical excellence, and collaborate with clients to deliver high‑impact substations and transmission outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Proven extensive experience in HV primary design, substation design (132kV+ preferred).
• Strong substation and transmission project exposure.
• Solid understanding of CAD software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD or REVIT.
• Knowledge of AS/NZS standards, IEC frameworks and NSP/TNSP requirements.
• Experience in engineering consultancies.
• Chartered (or working towards).

Responsibilities

• Lead the primary design and development of HV primary systems (132kV–330kV+).
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams.
• Develop and validate primary designs, resolve technical challenges.
• Prepare detailed design deliverables and documentation for substations.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and secondary disciplines; liaise with clients/stakeholders.
• Resolve complex technical issues balancing cost, time, and quality.
• Drive design optimisation and innovative engineering solutions.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

HV primary design

Substation design

Client liaison

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Design optimisation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

REVIT

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. 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

With a growing pipeline of major transmission and substation projects across Australia, we are looking for a Senior Primary Design Engineer who wants to work on the infrastructure that will underpin the nation's energy future. In this role, you'll take ownership of high-voltage primary designs on complex power projects, leading technical solutions from early-stage concept design through to detailed engineering and construction delivery. You'll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, providing specialist expertise across HV/EHV substations, AIS/GIS switchgear, busbars, cables, earthing systems and transmission infrastructure. More than just a design role, this is an opportunity to influence project strategy, mentor engineers, and contribute to the successful delivery of landmark energy and utility projects within a business that continues to win major work and invest in its engineering capability.

• Leading the primary design and development of HV primary systems (typically 132kV–330kV+)
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams and foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
• Developing and validating primary designs and resolving technical challenges to meet performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements
• Development of detailed primary design deliverables and technical documentation for substations including layout designs, clearance studies, earthing systems, selection and specifications of primary plant equipment including transformers, HV/EHV switchgear, surge arresters, and busbar systems (including busbar sizing), short circuit forces calculations, lightning protection and studies.
• Coordinating with civil, structural, and secondary disciplines to deliver integrated design outcomes, and Liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Leading the resolution of complex technical issues, balancing cost, time, and quality constraints
• Driving design optimisation, constructability, and innovative engineering solutions

How you can support CoMade

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Proven extensive experience in HV primary design, with a focus on substation design (132kV+ preferred)
• Strong substation and transmission project exposure
• General engineering understanding of CAD software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD or REVIT
• Solid understanding of international standards, grid compliance, and industry best practices, ensuring compliance with AS/NZS standards, IEC frameworks and NSP/TNSP requirements
• Experience in engineering consultancies.
• Chartered (or working towards)
• highly regarded

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.