Senior HV Commissioning Engineer - Substations & Renewables

Megavar; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site responsibility

Direct client contact

Structured CPEng support

Flexible offices locations

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Megavar is a specialist high voltage engineering firm delivering testing and commissioning, primary and secondary design, and substation maintenance across Australia. We’re seeking a Senior Testing and Commissioning Engineer to lead HV commissioning on transmission and distribution substations, BESS and renewables, running test teams on site and driving projects to energisation.

You’ll work across Australia, with travel to project sites and flexible office locations in Hobart, Launceston,

Qualifications

• HV electrical systems commissioning experience.
• 5+ years in substations, protection and control or renewables.
• Experience leading commissioning on transmission or renewables projects.
• Strong knowledge of protection and control systems and Australian standards.
• Willingness to travel across Australia.
• Ability to maintain test records and client-facing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead primary and secondary commissioning on substations and BESS across Australia.
• Test and validate protection, control and SCADA systems to design specs and Australian standards.
• Lead test teams on site and manage commissioning programs end to end.
• Fault-finding and resolving technical issues during commissioning with design teams and clients.
• Prepare commissioning documentation: test plans, records, ITPs and reports.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and network operators on technical issues.
• Mentor less experienced commissioning engineers.

Skills

HV commissioning

Team leadership

Site operations

Protection & control

Education

Degree in Electrical/Power Engineering

Tools

Omicron test equipment

Job description

Megavar is a specialist high voltage engineering firm delivering testing and commissioning, primary and secondary design, and substation maintenance across Australia. We’re seeking a Senior Testing and Commissioning Engineer to lead HV commissioning on transmission and distribution substations, BESS and renewables, running test teams on site and driving projects to energisation.

You’ll work across Australia, with travel to project sites and flexible office locations in Hobart, Launceston,