Lead Electrical Engineer – HV Primary

About the role

ACCIONA is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to head high‑voltage primary design for substations and transmission assets across Australia. The role will guide multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with Australian standards, and embed safety‑in‑design throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the full primary design lifecycle for HV (220 kV+) substations and transmission lines.
• Produce accurate layouts, single‑line diagrams, schematics and technical reports.
• Resolve design conflicts and verify compliance with TNSP/utility requirements.
• Coordinate closely with secondary, civil, structural and communications engineers.
• Embed constructability, operability, maintainability and safety considerations into all designs.
• Review and approve technical documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Mentor junior engineers and raise the technical capability of the team.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years of HV primary design experience on transmission networks (220 kV+).
• Chartered Engineer status (RPEV, RPEQ, NER, CPEng) or ability to obtain within six months.
• Proven experience in Tier 1/Tier 2 EPC or TNSP environments.

Required skills

• HV equipment selection and substation layout design.
• Bus arrangement, earthing and insulation coordination.
• Primary plant integration and equipment scheduling.
• Production of GA layouts, single‑line diagrams and schematics.
• Strong knowledge of Australian HV transmission standards and design codes.
• Proficiency in reviewing designs for constructability and safety compliance.

What we offer

• Global career growth programmes.
• Income protection and discounted private health cover.
• Inclusive culture that values diversity.
• Wellness, health and financial benefits.