Substation Design Engineer – Primary

Megavar Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible working arrangements

Attractive salary package

Job summary

Megavar Pty Ltd is seeking a Substation Design Engineer to join our primary design team in Adelaide. You will work on HV substation primary systems from concept to detailed design, under senior guidance, including line diagrams, layouts, cable sizing and earthing modeling.

We offer exposure to a varied caseload across transmission, distribution, substation and renewables projects, with structured support toward Chartered Engineer status and relocation assistance for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or power engineering.
• 3–5 years' post-graduate experience in HV design.
• Understanding of transmission and distribution standards in Australia.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Interest in Chartered Engineer status.

Responsibilities

• Support HV substation primary design from concept to detailed design.
• Produce single line diagrams and HV layouts with cable sizing and earthing modeling.
• Prepare design reports, power system calculations and proposals.
• Attend site visits and assessment surveys as needed.
• Collaborate with protection, SCADA, civil and commissioning teams on HV projects.
• Develop client and supplier relationships and take on increasing design responsibility.

Skills

Attention to detail

Engineering mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or power engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

CDEGS

PTW

ETAP

CYMCAP

Job description

Megavar is a specialist high voltage engineering firm delivering primary design, testing and commissioning, and substation maintenance for network businesses and generators across Tasmania, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland. We're not a division of a large multidisciplinary consultancy — HV is all we do, and that focus means our engineers pick up real design responsibility earlier than they would in a larger organisation.

We're looking for a Substation Design Engineer to join our primary design team — ideally someone who has completed a structured graduate or rotational program with a network business (TasNetworks, Hydro Tasmania, TransGrid or similar) and is ready to build on that foundation in a consulting environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting the design of HV substation primary systems, from concept through to detailed design, under the guidance of senior engineers.

Producing single line diagrams, HV substation layouts, cable sizing, earthing modelling and design, equipment and materials lists, clearance checks, and short circuit force calculations.

Contributing to design reports, power system calculations, and technical proposals.

Attending site visits and assessment surveys as projects require.

Working alongside protection, SCADA, civil and commissioning teams on multidisciplinary HV projects.

Building direct working relationships with clients, suppliers and other engineering disciplines across live projects.

Progressively taking on more independent design responsibility as your experience grows.

What We're Looking For

A bachelor's degree in electrical or power engineering.

3 – 5 years' post-graduate experience, including completion of a structured graduate or rotational program with an electricity network business or utility.

A working understanding of the transmission and distribution industry, standards and codes in Australia.

Developing substation primary design skills, and a genuine interest in strengthening them.

Exposure to AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

Willingness to learn specialist software such as CDEGS, PTW, ETAP and CYMCAP.

Strong attention to detail and the discipline to meet deadlines on client-facing work.

A curious, engineering-first mindset and genuine interest in working toward Chartered Engineer status.

Why Megavar

Direct exposure to senior HV engineers and real project responsibility, without the layers of a large multidisciplinary firm.

A genuinely varied caseload — primary design work across transmission, distribution, substation and renewables projects for clients including ElectraNet, TasNetworks, TransGrid, Downer, Acciona, Vestas and Goldwind.

Structured support toward Chartered Engineer / CPEng status.

Flexible working arrangements, based in our Adelaide office as part of a close-knit team spanning Hobart, Launceston, and Newcastle.

Relocation assistance available for the right candidate moving interstate.

Attractive salary package with genuine opportunities for progression as your experience grows.

Employer Questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Please provide your salary expectations (excluding superannuation).
• Are you legally entitled to work in Australia?
• Which Australian state are you currently residing in?
• How did you hear about Megavar?
• What is your notice period with your current employer?
• Any visa restrictions, if applicable?
• Have you completed the following level of education: Bachelor’s Degree?
• How many years of work experience do you have with Primary Design?
• Do you have a valid driver’s licence?
• Are you comfortable working in an onsite setting?
• Are you willing to travel for work-related assignments?
• Are you legally authorised to work in Australia?

Megavar is an equal opportunity employer offering a diverse, safe and supportive work environment.

Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.