Senior Substation Design Engineer - HV/MV Data Centre

CDC

City of Melbourne

Hybrid

AUD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

CDC Academy - Professional development opportunities
CDC Day - Additional leave for health and wellbeing
Parental Leave - Inclusive, above legislative requirements
Volunteer Leave - 2 days for charity work
Employee Assistance Program - Family support services
CDC Social Events - Community-building events

Job summary

CDC in Australia is seeking a Substation Design Engineer to lead the electrical design for HV and MV substations. This newly created role will support critical infrastructure projects and work within a high-performing engineering team. The position is flexible in location, suitable for candidates from Sydney or Melbourne.

The ideal candidate will possess robust experience in substation design, ensuring safety and compliance. Join CDC to be a part of a growing technology company dedicated to innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

  • Experience in substation design for data centres or critical infrastructure.
  • Understanding of protection systems, control systems, and earthing design.
  • Ability to work in a regulated and safety-critical environment.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver detailed substation electrical designs in line with CDC standards.
  • Review single line diagrams, layouts, protection schematics, and cable schedules.
  • Coordinate with construction, operations, and commissioning teams.

Skills

Substation design experience (HV/MV)
Understanding of Australian Standards
Project phase delivery experience
Stakeholder management
Attention to detail

Education

Australian Citizenship with NV1 Security Clearance

Job description

CDC in Australia is seeking a Substation Design Engineer to lead the electrical design for HV and MV substations. This newly created role will support critical infrastructure projects and work within a high-performing engineering team. The position is flexible in location, suitable for candidates from Sydney or Melbourne.

The ideal candidate will possess robust experience in substation design, ensuring safety and compliance. Join CDC to be a part of a growing technology company dedicated to innovation and teamwork.

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