Electrical Engineer - HV Primary Design

About the role

An established engineering consultancy delivering complex energy and infrastructure projects across Western Australia is seeking an Electrical Engineer or Senior Electrical Engineer with primary design experience to join its Perth team. Working within a multidisciplinary energy team, you will support high-voltage substation and electrical infrastructure projects, contributing to or leading primary design packages and working with clients, utilities, contractors and internal engineering teams.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver HV substation primary design packages up to 330kV
• Prepare layouts, general arrangements and key electrical diagrams
• Specify primary plant equipment such as transformers, switchgear, instrument transformers, surge arresters and busbar systems
• Complete engineering studies and calculations for earthing, insulation coordination, lightning protection and conductor design
• Support technical reviews, design assurance and project approvals
• Provide engineering input during construction, testing and commissioning
• At senior level, provide technical guidance and mentor engineers and designers

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience in HV substation primary design
• Experience across transmission, distribution, utility, mining or industrial networks
• For the Senior Engineer level, demonstrated experience leading designs, technical reviews and project outcomes

Required skills

• Knowledge of primary plant equipment, engineering calculations and design documentation
• Understanding of Australian Standards and industry requirements; Western Power project or standards experience highly regarded
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

The position is open to appointment at either Engineer or Senior Engineer level depending on experience. Applications are made through the recruiter, Hays.