Senior Electrical Engineer – Substations & Renewables Lead

Sequoia Talent; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive weekly remuneration

Novated car lease

Paid travel, accommodation, and meals

TOIL option for extended breaks

Ongoing training & career development

Leadership opportunities

12% employer superannuation

Job summary

Sequoia Talent is seeking a Senior Primary Engineer to lead the design, delivery and optimisation of primary electrical systems for large-scale energy projects in Australia. You will deliver substation and power system projects from concept through commissioning, with responsibilities spanning technical direction, design reviews and tender input.

The role offers opportunities across Infrastructure & Renewables divisions, with potential involvement across the company’s portfolio and exposure to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering or EPC environments.
• Mentor and support junior engineering staff; develop and deliver internal training sessions.
• Familiarity with Australian utility or similar utilities standards is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Produce detailed engineering documentation including equipment specifications and cable sizing reports.
• Conduct and participate in design reviews and support QMS processes.
• Provide technical input to tender submissions as required.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team training

Job description

Sequoia Talent is seeking a Senior Primary Engineer to lead the design, delivery and optimisation of primary electrical systems for large-scale energy projects in Australia. You will deliver substation and power system projects from concept through commissioning, with responsibilities spanning technical direction, design reviews and tender input.

The role offers opportunities across Infrastructure & Renewables divisions, with potential involvement across the company’s portfolio and exposure to