Senior Principal Substation Engineer

Stantec; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work options

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Career development programs

Mentoring and leadership pathways

Inclusion networks

Salary packaging

Wellbeing support

Recognition programs

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer to lead detailed substation design across HV, EHV, AC and DC projects in Australia. You will mentor teams, coordinate with multidisciplinary groups and engage clients to deliver reliable substation solutions.

The role supports office locations across NSW, VIC or QLD with a focus on strong governance, safety and delivery excellence in complex infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
• Minimum 8 years' experience in high voltage substation design and engineering, ideally within Australian utility environments.
• CPEng (Engineers Australia) and RPEQ (for Queensland-based candidates) or working towards.
• Strong experience in substation design, including primary plant and associated systems.
• Exposure to PSSE, PSCAD, ETAP, CDEGS, WinIGS or similar (desirable).
• Understanding of Civil/Structural and Protection & Control interfaces within substation projects.
• Experience supporting testing and commissioning activities (desirable).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.
• Valid Australian driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Leading and performing detailed design of substations, including layouts, grounding, cable routing, AC/DC systems, and associated documentation.
• Acting as a key technical authority on substation design, supporting internal teams and engaging with clients.
• Preparing technical specifications for major equipment and supporting construction, testing and commissioning activities.
• Supporting procurement processes and providing technical guidance throughout project delivery.
• Contributing to proposals, project plans and estimates, including leading smaller bids.
• Performing engineering studies such as power flow, short circuit, grounding, and insulation coordination.
• Coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure successful project execution.
• Conducting site visits for scope development, design validation and construction support while promoting safety leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Client engagement

Project multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred)

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

ETAP

CDEGS

WinIGS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Senior Principal Substation Engineer - ( 260000FD )

Description

At Stantec - Energy & Resources , we are designers, engineers and project managers. We take pride in providing innovative solutions that balance production goals with good stewardship, environmental sustainability and regulatory requirements. Together we innovate at the intersection of community, creativity and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Why you'll love working with us:

We understand that life doesn't pause for work - and we're here to support you every step of the way.

As such, we offer ways of working that help you find this balance by offering:

• Flexible start and finish times, hybrid and part-time options - to help you thrive whilst juggling life's commitments

• Paid parental leave (14 weeks full pay or option to take it at half pay equivalent)

• Career development through mentoring, training, and leadership pathways

• Inclusive employee networks like Women@Stantec and Pride@Stantec

• Salary packaging and salary continuance insurance

• Mental health and wellbeing support, including EAP

• Recognition programs and service awards

About the Opportunity:

We are looking for a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer - Substations to join our Energy & Resources team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and deliver detailed electrical design work across a range of HV, EHV, AC, and DC substation projects throughout Australia and beyond. This role may be based out of one of our NSW, VIC or QLD offices.

Working within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, you will play a key role in delivering efficient and reliable substation solutions while contributing to project planning, design coordination, and client engagement. You will also support the growth and development of the substation team, providing mentorship and technical leadership across projects.

This position offers strong exposure to complex infrastructure projects, the opportunity to collaborate with industry experts, and the ability to shape team culture while contributing to high-quality project outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and performing detailed design of substations, including layouts, grounding, cable routing, AC/DC systems, and associated documentation

• Acting as a key technical authority on substation design, supporting internal teams and engaging with clients

• Preparing technical specifications for major equipment and supporting construction, testing and commissioning activities

• Supporting procurement processes and providing technical guidance throughout project delivery

• Contributing to proposals, project plans and estimates, including leading smaller bids

• Performing engineering studies such as power flow, short circuit, grounding, and insulation coordination

• Coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure successful project execution

• Conducting site visits for scope development, design validation and construction support while promoting safety leadership

About You:

You are an experienced and technically strong electrical engineer with a passion for substation design and delivery. You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy mentoring others, and can confidently manage multiple projects and stakeholder relationships.

You will bring:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred)

• Minimum 8 years' experience in high voltage substation design and engineering, ideally within Australian utility environments

• CPEng (Engineers Australia) and RPEQ (for Queensland-based candidates) or working towards

• Strong experience in substation design, including primary plant and associated systems

• Exposure to engineering tools such as PSSE, PSCAD, ETAP, CDEGS, WinIGS or similar (desirable)

• Understanding of Civil/Structural and Protection & Control interfaces within substation projects

• Experience supporting testing and commissioning activities (desirable)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and MicroStation

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders

• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects

• Valid Australian driver's licence

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve - because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

We are committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We're better together when different perspectives are welcomed and valued, and we're committed to a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans