Senior HV Engineer: Data Centre Power Systems Lead

Zerra DC; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Zerra DC in Queensland seeks a Senior HV Engineer to lead high‑voltage design for Western Downs Digital Park, from concept to commissioning.

You will own primary substations, campus HV reticulation and grid interfaces, coordinating with partners and internal teams. 12+ years in HV design and 33kV–EHV expertise are required; ETAP/SKM skills preferred; chartership or NER/RPEQ eligibility is a-plus.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience in HV substation design or utility-scale power infra.
• Expertise across 33kV to EHV systems, transformers, switchgear, protection and metering.
• Strong knowledge of Australian grid-connection processes and standards.
• Experience with data-centre or energy-intensive developments preferred.
• Proficient with ETAP or SKM PowerTools for power-system analysis.
• Electrical or Power Systems Engineering degree; chartership or NER/RPEQ eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Concept and detailed design for primary substations and HV infrastructure.
• Campus HV reticulation architecture for data-centre facilities.
• Load-flow, fault-level and protection-coordination studies.
• Utility/grid interfaces, metering and approvals coordination.
• Address technical risk from long-lead equipment and energisation milestones.
• Provide HV support through procurement, construction, testing and handover.

Education

Electrical/Power Systems Engineering degree

NER registration / RPEQ eligibility

Tools

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

Job description

Zerra DC in Queensland seeks a Senior HV Engineer to lead high‑voltage design for Western Downs Digital Park, from concept to commissioning.

You will own primary substations, campus HV reticulation and grid interfaces, coordinating with partners and internal teams. 12+ years in HV design and 33kV–EHV expertise are required; ETAP/SKM skills preferred; chartership or NER/RPEQ eligibility is a-plus.