Senior Electrical Engineer - Secondary Systems

Design & Build Recruitment; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 160 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Career development

Collaborative team environment

Support for energy transition projects

Resumo da oferta

Design & Build Recruitment – Melbourne VIC is recruiting a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead secondary systems design for HV and renewable energy projects. You will develop protection schemes, review schematics, and ensure design alignment across the project team.

The role balances hands-on design with client interaction and project input, suitable for engineers who enjoy both detail and big-picture thinking in the energy sector.

Qualificações

• Proven experience in secondary systems design for HV & EHV Substations.
• Expertise in protection relays, control systems, and SCADA.
• Strong knowledge of AS/NZS 61850 and HV standards.
• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering.
• CPEng (or working towards) and EA membership preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the preparation of protection and secondary systems design packages.
• Develop and review schematics, logic diagrams, and functional specs.
• Coordinate with primary, civil, and drafting teams to ensure design alignment.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, QA, and client expectations.
• Support project delivery from early design through testing and commissioning.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, OEMs, and utilities as needed.

Conhecimentos

Secondary systems design

Protection relays

SCADA

AS/NZS 61850

Communication skills

Formação académica

Electrical Engineering degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Senior Electrical Engineer - Secondary Systems

Design & Build Recruitment – Melbourne VIC

Position: Senior Electrical Engineer

Salary: 160-180k +

Company: EPC

Location: Melbourne

Projects: HV substations and renewable energy projects

Design & Build has partnered with an established EPC business delivering major projects across power, renewables, and infrastructure.

You’ll take the technical lead on secondary systems for HV substations and renewable energy projects, delivering protection and control designs from concept through to commissioning.

This is a hands-on role with a balance of technical design, client interaction, and project input, perfect if you enjoy both detail and big-picture work.

Why this role?

• Work on complex, large-scale HV projects across Australia
• Join a collaborative, well-respected engineering team
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Contribute to Australia’s energy transition

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the preparation of protection and secondary systems design packages
• Developing and reviewing schematics, logic diagrams, and functional specs
• Coordinating with primary, civil, and drafting teams to ensure design alignment
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards, QA, and client expectations
• Supporting project delivery from early design through testing and commissioning
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders, OEMs, and utilities as needed

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in secondary systems design for HV & EHV Substations
• Expertise in protection relays, control systems, and SCADA
• Strong working knowledge of AS/NZS 61850 and relevant HV standards
• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering
• CPEng (or working towards) and EA membership preferred
• Strong communication and documentation skills

All applications treated with strict confidentiality.