Senior HV Design Engineer - Substations & HV Systems

Transgrid; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate discounts

Novated leasing

Workplace flexibility

20 weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

Transgrid is seeking a Senior Design Engineer – High Voltage to lead HV primary design across substations, including single line diagrams, layouts, earthing and protection. You will coordinate internal teams and external consultants on complex projects.

You will work autonomously on challenging assignments, provide technical guidance, review designs to meet Australian and IEC standards, and mentor junior engineers. Bentley ProjectWise and MicroStation experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in high voltage design across all functional areas of transmission network substations.
• Experience overseeing the completion of designs to meet project requirements and timeframes.
• Ability to complete, review and approve project designs with both internal teams and external consultants and contractors.
• Proficiency with engineering business systems and design software, preferably Bentley ProjectWise and MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review and approve high voltage designs in accordance with Australian and IEC standards, as well as Transgrid technical requirements.
• Complete detailed design calculations including short circuit forces, conductor sizing, lighting and lightning protection studies.
• Manage or complete studies in specialist areas such as earthing, noise, electric and magnetic fields, corona performance, insulation coordination or power coordination.
• Prepare and review or manage feasibility studies to determine HV design requirements for proposed projects.

Skills

High voltage design

Project coordination

Leadership

Electrical engineering

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Bentley ProjectWise

MicroStation

Job description

Transgrid is seeking a Senior Design Engineer – High Voltage to lead HV primary design across substations, including single line diagrams, layouts, earthing and protection. You will coordinate internal teams and external consultants on complex projects.

You will work autonomously on challenging assignments, provide technical guidance, review designs to meet Australian and IEC standards, and mentor junior engineers. Bentley ProjectWise and MicroStation experience is preferred.