Senior Power & Energy Engineer – HV Substations & Grid

SMEC; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career development

Diverse and challenging projects

Collaborative culture

Job summary

SMEC is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer - Power & Energy in Brisbane to lead the planning, design and delivery of high-voltage power infrastructure projects. You will liaise with multidisciplinary teams to move from feasibility to detailed design and construction support.

You will contribute to transmission, substations, renewable energy, BESS and grid connection projects while mentoring junior engineers and upholding Safety in Design and engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• HV substations: greenfield & brownfield experience.
• Overhead line design experience.
• Understanding of primary plant, substation layouts, earthing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HV transmission line and HV substation design solutions.
• Coordinate power system and grid connection studies.
• Prepare technical specifications and equipment assessments.
• Provide engineering assurance and technical compliance reviews.
• Support tender evaluations and technical bid assessments.
• Provide Owner’s Engineer services on major energy projects.
• Represent clients at workshops and design reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering excellence.

Skills

High-voltage substation design

Overhead transmission lines

HV equipment selection

Protection, control, SCADA

Feasibility to construction support

Stakeholder engagement

Technical leadership

Job description

SMEC is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer - Power & Energy in Brisbane to lead the planning, design and delivery of high-voltage power infrastructure projects. You will liaise with multidisciplinary teams to move from feasibility to detailed design and construction support.

You will contribute to transmission, substations, renewable energy, BESS and grid connection projects while mentoring junior engineers and upholding Safety in Design and engineering excellence.