Senior HV Commissioning Engineer - 500kV Grid Projects

Chandler Macleod; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer in Melbourne to lead testing, commissioning and energisation of HV primary and secondary systems across major energy infrastructure projects.

You will manage commissioning activities from planning to handover, ensuring safety, compliance and efficient execution within regulated network environments. Strong leadership and technical expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in testing and commissioning of primary and secondary systems.
• Strong understanding of power system protection principles and applications.
• Proven experience leading commissioning activities within utility, industrial or infrastructure environments.
• IEC 61850 exposure highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV testing and commissioning activities on primary plant from 415V through to 500kV.
• Perform secondary injection testing across a broad range of protection schemes.
• Test protection relays, control systems, SCADA and communications platforms.
• Integrate AC and DC control systems in both greenfield and brownfield environments.
• Review designs and drawings to validate protection schemes and constructability.
• Apply, verify and modify IED settings using OEM software.
• Develop commissioning methodologies, test plans, ITPs and acceptance documentation.
• Support energisation programs, outage activities and operational handovers.

Skills

Protection principles

Commissioning leadership

Safety culture

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

IEC 61850 exposure

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

Omicron Test Universe

CMC256 / CMC356

CPC100

CT Analyser

Doble Protection Suite

Secondary & primary injection testing equipment

Job description

Chandler Macleod is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer in Melbourne to lead testing, commissioning and energisation of HV primary and secondary systems across major energy infrastructure projects.

You will manage commissioning activities from planning to handover, ensuring safety, compliance and efficient execution within regulated network environments. Strong leadership and technical expertise are essential.