Primary Electrical Engineer

About the role

Egis Group is seeking a Primary Electrical Engineer to join its National Substations design team in Melbourne. You will develop designs for brownfield and greenfield substations across Australia, covering MV, HV and EHV voltages.

Key responsibilities

• Design primary systems including substation layouts, high‑voltage equipment (transformers, circuit breakers, voltage & current transformers, disconnectors, capacitor banks, NERs), busbars, bays, conduit, ducting, cable fittings, earthing and lightning protection.
• Perform insulation coordination, short‑circuit, earthing and cable ampacity studies and ensure compliance with AS 2067, AS 62271, IEC 60076.
• Conduct constructability, operability and maintainability reviews, participate in Safety‑in‑Design workshops and maintain design risk registers.
• Deliver design outputs at Preliminary (30%), Developed (60%), Detailed (80%) and Issued for Construction stages, coordinating with protection, civil, structural and SCADA disciplines.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning, manage RFIs and scope variations while staying within budget and programme constraints.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years experience on electrical transmission projects, preferably in substation design.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• RPEV and RPEQ certifications and valid work rights for Australia.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Required skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation for design drawing production.
• Knowledge of Australian standards (AS 2067, AS 62271) and IEC 60076.
• Experience with insulation coordination, short‑circuit, earthing and cable ampacity calculations.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
• Structured learning and development framework supporting career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote options and part‑time or job‑share possibilities.
• Inclusive team culture with parental leave, employee assistance program, mentoring and buddy schemes.
• Opportunities to work on diverse projects across government, private and resource sectors, with travel across multiple offices.