Senior HV Substation Engineer – 330kV Design Lead

Aurecon Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Aurecon Group is seeking an Electrical Primary Engineer - Energy to deliver HV substation primary designs up to 330kV in Australia. The role requires strong capability in equipment specification, engineering calculations, and delivering projects for utility and industrial operators.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, lead technical reviews, and ensure designs meet Western Power requirements and applicable standards throughout construction, testing, and commissioning stages.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering and experience delivering HV substation primary design projects within Australia.
• Proven capability in substation design, equipment specification, and engineering calculations for transmission and distribution networks.
• Experience working to Western Power requirements and/or delivering projects for utility, mining, or industrial network operators.
• Strong technical communication skills, with the ability to prepare design reports, specifications, and client-facing documentation.
• A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience managing competing priorities while delivering quality outcomes for clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-voltage substation primary designs up to 330kV, including layouts, general arrangements, and key electrical diagrams.
• Specify and select primary plant equipment, including transformers, switchgear, instrument transformers, surge arresters, and busbar systems.
• Perform engineering studies and calculations across earthing, insulation coordination, lightning protection, and conductor design.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop safe, reliable, and constructable solutions for utility, mining, and infrastructure clients.
• Lead technical reviews, support design approvals, and provide engineering input through construction, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Apply Western Power, Australian Standards, and relevant industry requirements to deliver compliant and high-quality outcomes.

Skills

HV substation design

Electrical engineering degree

equipment specification

engineering calculations

stakeholder communication

multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Aurecon Group is seeking an Electrical Primary Engineer - Energy to deliver HV substation primary designs up to 330kV in Australia. The role requires strong capability in equipment specification, engineering calculations, and delivering projects for utility and industrial operators.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, lead technical reviews, and ensure designs meet Western Power requirements and applicable standards throughout construction, testing, and commissioning stages.