Senior Primary Project Engineer

AusNet

Melbourne

Hybrid

AUD 170,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

14 weeks paid parental leave

Paid volunteer day

Income protection insurance

Corporate discounts

Job summary

AusNet is looking for a skilled Senior Primary Project Engineer to join their team in Melbourne. This role, essential in the clean energy transition, requires expertise in primary electrical engineering and design management to deliver complex transmission projects. The position offers flexibility with a hybrid work model, continued professional development, and the chance to make a real impact in a forward-thinking company.

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in utilities and proficiency in design management.
Extensive knowledge of Primary electrical equipment for substations rated up to 500kV.
Understanding of performance, functionality, and risks within project lifecycles.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support for transmission substations projects.
Develop scopes and specifications for design and construction.
Lead, coach, and mentor team members.

Skills

Design management

Primary electrical engineering

Project lifecycles

Process improvement

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Primary Project Engineer role at AusNet

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Senior Primary Project Engineer role at AusNet

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Direct message the job poster from AusNet

Talent Acquisition | Candidate Experience | Customer Centric

About us:

At AusNet, we’re the link between renewable energy sources and local communities, playing a key role in the clean energy transition and providing essential energy to every Victorian family.

Help us lead the way, while enriching your career with real people who encourage you to bring your best and make real impact – for your career, our communities, and Australia’s cleaner energy future.

We are going through an exciting period of growth and with that we have a great opportunity for a Senior Primary Project Engineer to join us!

Purposeful work with genuinely good people. That’s refreshing.

With a hybrid split (Office/WFH)), this role is based in Southbank, Melbourne and is part of our Design Management - Primary team within our Transmission line of business.

About the role:

This role will see you providing engineering and technical support in the delivery of transmission substations projects, with specialist knowledge on primary electrical engineering. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Applying primary technical engineering knowledge to ensure efficient solutions can be reached on complex design projects
Developing scopes and specifications for design and construction as well as reviewing and assessing brownfield and greenfield electricity substation designs, providing technical input into staging, constructibility, operability, maintainability and safety in design
Providing support to address Requests for Information as required during the project life cycle
Identifying opportunities to develop new or improved standards and to ensure the timely delivery of efficient solutions of complex technical engineering designs and standards, taking ownership of process improvement initiatives and development of new methods where necessary
Leading, coaching and mentoring personnel within the team and share knowledge and experience

About you:

You don’t need to tick every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of:

Degree in Engineering or tertiary qualification with demonstrated experience in utilities with proficiency in design and Design management, including, however may not be limited to:
Terminal Station & Substation primary layouts and diagrams
Conductor and equipment rating selection and/or sizing
System studies pertaining to Terminal Station & Substation design
Extensive knowledge of Primary electrical equipment in respect to design, performance, functionality, operation, and maintenance as used in Terminal Stations and Substations rated at up to 500kV in accordance with relevant Australian Standards (e.g. AS2067)
Detailed understanding of project lifecycles and application of engineering principals with extensive design and construction knowledge covering performance, functionality, operation, maintenance and risks
Extensive experience working in electricity substations engineering, project delivery and/or design role

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply now!

A real place to belong.

We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.

We believe in more than just competitive pay. Here’s what sets us apart:

Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we’ll work with you to help balance work & life
Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service
Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you
Perks: we offer all the other perks you’ve come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more

As an industry in transformation, we’re excited by the possibilities ahead. So, if you’re passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward!

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Engineering and Project Management
Industries
Utilities and Services for Renewable Energy

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AusNet by 2x

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 9 months ago