Substation Commissioning Lead

EPEC Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site barista

Flexible working to support work/life

Opportunities for leadership and team

Team and social events

Job summary

EPEC Group in Brisbane is seeking a Substation Commissioning Lead to oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning and energisation across multiple HV grid connection projects. You will collaborate with SCADA and engineering teams, clients and subcontractors to deliver assets safely and to schedule.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years leading substation commissioning, with a strong focus on safety, quality and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years as a commissioning engineer, including leading substation primary plant and secondary systems commissioning.
• Experience leading HV grid connection projects across design, build and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning and energisation across multiple projects, working through internal staff and external contractors
• Develop commissioning, outage and secondary works programs and ITPs that meet client, AEMO and NSP requirements
• Review primary and secondary designs for large-scale HV projects and provide technical guidance from concept through detailed design
• Work with the SCADA team to integrate protection and SCADA control systems
• Prepare commissioning estimates and cost forecasts and support tender submissions
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and partners to achieve smooth handover to the operating network
• Lead WHS obligations and ensure all works meet legislative and client requirements

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Multi-discipline coordination

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Own commissioning delivery from pre-commissioning through to energisation and ha
• Help shape a commissioning team that is growing with the business
• Collaborate with in-house design, modelling, SCADA and compliance specialists

• Own commissioning delivery from pre-commissioning through to energisation and ha
• Help shape a commissioning team that is growing with the business
• Collaborate with in-house design, modelling, SCADA and compliance specialists

About Us

EPEC Group is a nationally recognised high-voltage engineering and EPC partner, providing HV power engineering, EPC (for substations, lines and BESS BoP), testing and compliance services, along with market modelling, SCADA and Hardware-in-the-Loop capability.

Since being founded in 2019, EPEC has grown rapidly to become a trusted delivery partner on some of Australia’s most complex renewable energy projects, from 400 MW solar farms and 200 MW battery storage systems to 330 kV substations delivered for international developers entering the Australian market for the first time. Founded by specialists in power system engineering, project delivery and generator compliance, our mission is to simplify the grid connection process and remove the uncertainty that costs projects time and money.

We manage connections to the National Electricity Market (NEM) through end-to-end solutions, from pre-enquiry through to connection, registration, testing, compliance and commercial operations. What sets EPEC apart is that everything is delivered in-house: power system modelling, EPC construction, SCADA, commissioning and compliance testing, all under one roof and one point of accountability.

The Role

We are looking for a Substation Commissioning Lead to join our team in South Brisbane. You will lead pre-commissioning and commissioning across multiple HV grid connection projects, working with our SCADA and Engineering teams, clients and subcontractors to energise new assets safely.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning and energisation across multiple projects, working through internal staff and external contractors
• Develop commissioning, outage and secondary works programs and ITPs that meet the requirements of clients, AEMO and NSPs
• Review primary and secondary designs for large-scale HV projects and provide technical guidance from concept through detailed design
• Work with the SCADA team to integrate protection and SCADA control systems
• Support and oversee Hold Point testing, enablement and reporting
• Investigate outages, coordinate corrective actions and lead the close-out of commissioning issues
• Manage external testing contracts and the interfaces between new works and the operating network
• Prepare commissioning estimates and cost forecasts and support tender submissions
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and partners to achieve smooth handover to the operating network
• Lead WHS obligations and make sure all works meet legislative and client requirements

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• At least 5 years as a commissioning engineer, including leading substation primary plant and secondary systems commissioning
• Experience leading multi-discipline HV grid connection projects across design, build and commissioning
• Knowledge of network primary plant, communications, protection and metering & control
• Knowledge of HV substation safety requirements and the relevant acts, regulations and codes of practice
• A strong HSEQ focus and a record of delivering commercial performance and client satisfaction
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiating and influencing skills at all levels
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Current C Class driver’s licence and Construction White Card

Why Join EPEC Group?

You will lead commissioning on some of Australia’s most complex renewable energy projects, with direct access to the modelling, design, SCADA and compliance teams working in the same business. The role carries real ownership, and you will help build and mentor the commissioning team as we grow.

Our values of Customer Centric, Certainty, Enjoyment, Future Focused, Integrity and Safety are how we work every day.

What we offer:

• Work on complex, high-impact infrastructure projects
• Fully stocked snack bar and drinks
• Collaborate with high-performing teams and industry experts
• Enjoy a culture that values growth, innovation, and collaboration
• Opportunities for leadership, development, and career progression
• Frequent team and social events
• On-site barista (Brisbane office)
• Professional memberships
• Access to EAP and novated leasing
• Flexible working to support work/life balance