Senior HV Substation Engineer – 330kV Design

Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Aurecon Group in Perth is seeking an Electrical Primary Engineer in our Energy team to deliver high-voltage substation primary designs up to 330 kV, and specify plant equipment for transmission networks.

You will lead technical reviews, perform calculations, ensure compliance with Australian standards, and collaborate across multidisciplinary project teams from design through commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering with experience in HV substation primary design in Australia.
• Proven capability in substation design, equipment specification and engineering calculations for transmission and distribution.
• Experience aligning with Western Power or similar utility/mining/industrial operators.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HV substation primary designs up to 330kV, including layouts and general arrangements.
• Specify and select primary plant equipment such as transformers and switchgear.
• Perform studies and calculations on earthing, insulation coordination and conductor design.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable solutions.
• Lead technical reviews and support design approvals through construction and commissioning.
• Apply Western Power requirements and Australian standards to ensure compliant outcomes.

Skills

Electrical engineering

HV substation design

Equipment specification

Engineering calculations

Australian standards

Technical communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Aurecon Group in Perth is seeking an Electrical Primary Engineer in our Energy team to deliver high-voltage substation primary designs up to 330 kV, and specify plant equipment for transmission networks.

You will lead technical reviews, perform calculations, ensure compliance with Australian standards, and collaborate across multidisciplinary project teams from design through commissioning.