Senior HV Substation Design Lead – Primary Systems

Aecom; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6 weeks extra annual leave

Volunteer and representation leave

Flex public holidays

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Primary Engineer in Australia to lead the design and delivery of high-voltage primary and substation projects. You will mentor engineers, apply TransGrid/Powerlink standards, and drive technical governance across multidisciplinary teams.

The role spans initiation to completion, with client engagement and tender support, in a hybrid work environment. You will shape technical standards and deliver compliant, efficient substation infrastructure, advancing cleaner energy

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading design and delivery of primary and substation projects.
• Experience with TransGrid/Powerlink standards for HV design.
• Familiar with Australian standards (AS/NZS) and best practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and review of primary system designs including layouts, equipment selection, earthing and busbar configurations.
• Act as SME for substation primary engineering within project teams.
• Ensure technical verification tasks align with AECOM standards.
• Coordinate with protection, control, civil, and secondary systems engineers.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Interface with clients, stakeholders and regulators to align with project requirements.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables such as drawings, specs, and reports.
• Support tendering, planning and cost estimation activities.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality and environmental standards across the project lifecycle.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and value engineering.

Skills

Primary Engineer

Substation design

HV experience

AS/NZS standards

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (desirable)

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Primary Engineer in Australia to lead the design and delivery of high-voltage primary and substation projects. You will mentor engineers, apply TransGrid/Powerlink standards, and drive technical governance across multidisciplinary teams.

The role spans initiation to completion, with client engagement and tender support, in a hybrid work environment. You will shape technical standards and deliver compliant, efficient substation infrastructure, advancing cleaner energy