Substation Testing and Commissioning Engineer

Megavar Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible working arrangements

Support toward Chartered Engineer / C·

Job summary

Megavar Pty Ltd in Adelaide seeks a Substation Testing and Commissioning Engineer to join our commissioning team. You will be responsible for commissioning activities and collaborating with design and SCADA teams across projects.

You will lead primary and secondary testing for substations, BESS and renewables across Australia, with on-site work and travel, and opportunities for senior engineers to lead teams and mentor others.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in electrical or power engineering.
• 3+ years hands-on HV commissioning experience.
• Strong knowledge of protection, control systems and standards.
• Experience with Omicron test equipment preferred.
• Willingness to travel across Australia.

Responsibilities

• Primary and secondary commissioning of substations, BESS, and renewables.
• Test and validate protection, control, and SCADA systems.
• Fault-finding and resolving issues during commissioning.
• Prepare commissioning documentation and reports.
• Collaborate with design, protection and SCADA teams.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and network operators.
• Senior role: lead test teams and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

HV testing

Protection & control

Omicron

Site commissioning

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Omicron test equipment

Job description

Substation Testing and Commissioning Engineer

Substation Testing and Commissioning Engineer

Location: Adelaide, South Australia (with project travel across Australia)

Megavar is a specialist high voltage engineering firm delivering testing and commissioning, primary and secondary design, and substation maintenance for network businesses, generators and renewable energy developers 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 take on real site responsibility earlier than they would in a larger organisation.

We’re looking for a Substation Testing and Commissioning Engineer to join our commissioning team. We’re open on experience level: whether you have a few years of solid site commissioning behind you and are ready to step up, or you’re a senior engineer capable of leading commissioning on major projects, we want to hear from you — the role, title and package will be shaped around what you bring.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Primary and secondary commissioning of transmission and distribution substations, BESS and renewable energy projects across Australia.
• Testing and validating protection, control and SCADA systems against design specifications, Australian standards and client requirements — predominantly using Omicron test equipment.
• Fault-finding and resolving technical issues during commissioning, and working with design teams and clients to close them out.
• Preparing and maintaining commissioning documentation: test plans, test records, ITPs and commissioning reports.
• Working alongside our primary design, protection and SCADA teams on multidisciplinary HV projects.
• Liaising directly with clients, contractors and network operators on technical issues and problem resolution.
• For senior candidates: leading test teams on site, managing commissioning programs end to end, and mentoring less experienced engineers.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree or diploma in electrical or power engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years’ hands‑on experience commissioning HV electrical systems — substations, protection and control, renewables or BESS. Senior candidates should be able to demonstrate leading commissioning on major transmission or renewable energy projects.
• A strong understanding of protection and control systems, power systems and the relevant Australian standards.
• Proficiency with secondary injection test sets and diagnostic equipment — Omicron experience is well regarded.
• Willingness to travel and work at project sites across Australia.
• The discipline to keep test records, documentation and deadlines tight on client‑facing work.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.

Why Megavar

• Direct exposure to senior HV engineers and real site responsibility, without the layers of a large multidisciplinary firm.
• A genuinely varied caseload — commissioning across transmission, distribution, BESS and renewables projects for clients including ElectraNet, TasNetworks, Downer, Zinfra, 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.
• An attractive salary package benchmarked to your experience, with genuine opportunities for progression.

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

Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.