Senior HV Testing & Commissioning Engineer – National Travel

Megavar; Launceston; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site responsibility

Direct client contact

Diverse caseload

Chartered Engineer support

Flexible working

Relocation assistance

Competitive salary

Job summary

Megavar invites applications for a Senior Testing and Commissioning Engineer to lead HV commissioning across Australia, within an environment focused on high voltage substations, BESS and renewables. You will run on-site test teams, ensure commissioning programs reach energisation, and mentor junior staff.

Join a specialist firm delivering testing, commissioning and maintenance services with flexible office locations in Hobart, Launceston, Adelaide or Newcastle, and travel across Australia.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in electrical or power engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years’ hands-on HV electrical systems commissioning experience (substations, protection & control, renewables or BESS).
• Demonstrated experience leading commissioning on transmission or renewable energy projects.
• Strong understanding of protection and control systems, power systems and Australian standards.
• Proficiency with secondary injection test sets; Omicron experience is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel and work at project sites across Australia.
• Ability to keep test records, documentation and deadlines tight on client-facing work.

Responsibilities

• Lead primary and secondary commissioning on transmission and distribution substations, BESS and renewables across Australia.
• Test and validate protection, control, and SCADA systems against design specs and standards (Omicron equipment).
• Lead on-site test teams and manage commissioning programs end-to-end.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during commissioning with design teams and clients.
• Prepare and review commissioning documentation: test plans, test records, ITPs and reports.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and network operators on technical issues and problem resolution.
• Mentor less experienced commissioning engineers.

Skills

HV electrical systems

Substations testing

Protection & control

SCADA knowledge

Omicron equipment

Site leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical or power engineering degree/diploma

Tools

Omicron test equipment

Job description

Megavar invites applications for a Senior Testing and Commissioning Engineer to lead HV commissioning across Australia, within an environment focused on high voltage substations, BESS and renewables. You will run on-site test teams, ensure commissioning programs reach energisation, and mentor junior staff.

Join a specialist firm delivering testing, commissioning and maintenance services with flexible office locations in Hobart, Launceston, Adelaide or Newcastle, and travel across Australia.