Senior Secondary Design Engineer – Perth

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Secondary Design Engineer to lead technical work packages from concept through construction for a transmission and distribution business in Perth. The role involves mentoring junior engineers and shaping design standards across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver secondary design packages covering protection, control, SCADA, metering and auxiliary AC/DC systems.
• Prepare and review schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules and panel layouts in line with relevant standards and codes.
• Select and specify secondary equipment such as protection relays, IEDs, RTUs and control panels.
• Oversee technical quality of design outputs from internal teams and external consultants.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders and project teams to understand design requirements and constraints.
• Conduct site assessments and inspections to validate design solutions.
• Support tendering and estimating by developing scopes, cost estimates and technical input.
• Ensure designs meet regulatory, safety and network requirements.

Required profile

• Extensive secondary systems design experience in utilities, infrastructure or industrial sectors.
• Proven track record leading secondary design packages on medium to large‑scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of protection and control schemes, substation automation and IEC 61850.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Required skills

• Protection relays, IEDs, RTUs and control panel specification.
• IEC 61850 substation automation.
• SCADA, metering and auxiliary AC/DC system design.
• Industry‑standard design and drafting software.