Senior Electrical Engineer (Secondary)

C002 Eagles Engineers Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Barista style coffee

Offices near public transport

Job summary

Eagles Engineers is seeking a Secondary Electrical Engineer to design, analyse, and deliver HV and EHV secondary systems for substations and transmission projects up to 500kV. You will influence documentation, grid connection studies, and protection schemes while guiding junior engineers.

You will apply expertise across protection, SCADA, IEC 61850, and grid compliance, supported by a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and experience in renewables and utility scales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Experience in HV secondary design, with focus on substation design (132kV+ preferred) and renewables.
• 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 (AS/NZS, IEC, NSP/TNSP).
• Experience in engineering consultancies.
• Chartered (or working towards) is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the secondary engineering, design, and technical review of HV/EHV substations and transmission networks.
• Lead detailed engineering for secondary systems (transformers, GIS/AIS, CTs, VTs, cables, SCADA, IEC 61850).
• Lead grid connection studies and Grid Code compliance assessments for solar, wind, BESS, and industrial generation.
• Perform protection-related studies (Load Flow, Short Circuit, Protection Coordination, Arc Flash, Harmonics).
• Provide technical leadership on secondary design during tender, bid evaluation, vendor assessment, RFQ development, and contract documentation.
• Mentor graduate and junior engineers to ensure technical excellence.

Skills

HV secondary design

Substation design

Technical leadership

Mentoring

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. 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 Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, analysis, and delivery of secondary systems for high-voltage (HV) and extra-high-voltage (EHV) substations and transmission infrastructure projects. Working across utility, renewable energy, and power network developments, you will provide engineering expertise to develop safe, reliable, and compliant protection, control, SCADA, communications, and auxiliary system solutions that support the successful delivery of projects up to 500kV.

• Lead the secondary engineering, design, and technical review of HV/EHV substations, transmission networks, and renewable energy grid connection projects.
• Lead detailed engineering for secondary systems, including transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, CTs, VTs, power cables, SCADA, IEC 61850 communication systems, and control systems.
• Lead grid connection studies and Grid Code compliance assessments for solar farms, wind farms, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and industrial generation facilities.
• Perform and review protection related power system studies including Load Flow Analysis, Short Circuit Studies, Protection Coordination Studies, Arc Flash Studies, and Harmonic Analysis.
• Provide technical leadership on secondary design during tender preparation, bid evaluation, vendor assessment, RFQ development, technical bid evaluation, and contract documentation.
• Mentor graduate and junior engineers to ensure technical excellence and professional development.

How you can support CoMade

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Proven experience in HV secondary design, with a focus on substation design (132kV+ preferred) and renewable energy.
• 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.