Substation Testing & Commissioning Engineer – HV Systems

Megavar; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Megavar is a specialist HV engineering firm delivering testing, commissioning and substation maintenance across Australia. The Substation Testing and Commissioning Engineer role is open to varying levels of experience, with the role tailored to your background and leadership potential.

The successful candidate will conduct commissioning for transmission and distribution substations, protection and SCADA validation, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in electrical or power engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years hands-on HV commissioning experience.
• Strong understanding of protection and control systems and relevant Australian standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary and secondary commissioning of substations, BESS and renewables projects across Australia.
• Test and validate protection, control and SCADA systems to design specs and standards; use Omicron gear.
• Prepare and maintain commissioning docs: test plans, records, ITPs, reports.
• Collaborate with design, protection and SCADA teams; liaise with clients and operators.

Skills

HV commissioning

Protection and control

SCADA systems

Omicron test equipment

Travel willingness

Team leadership

Education

Electrical or power engineering degree

Tools

Omicron test equipment

Secondary injection test sets

Job description

Megavar is a specialist HV engineering firm delivering testing, commissioning and substation maintenance across Australia. The Substation Testing and Commissioning Engineer role is open to varying levels of experience, with the role tailored to your background and leadership potential.

The successful candidate will conduct commissioning for transmission and distribution substations, protection and SCADA validation, and documentation.