Primary Engineer (HV)

About the role

CoMade is a project-delivery partner specialising in mechanical, electrical and instrumentation solutions for infrastructure, energy, resources and mining, focusing on pre-commissioning to operations. With a growing pipeline of major transmission and substation projects across Australia, it is looking for a Primary HV Engineer to own high-voltage primary designs on complex power projects, leading them from early-stage concept design through detailed engineering and construction delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the primary design and development of HV primary systems (typically 132kV-330kV+)
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams
• Develop and validate primary designs, resolving technical challenges to meet performance, reliability and regulatory requirements
• Produce detailed design deliverables and documentation for substations, including layout designs, clearance studies, earthing systems and selection and specification of primary plant equipment such as transformers, HV/EHV switchgear, surge arresters and busbar systems, including busbar sizing and short-circuit force calculations
• Coordinate with civil, structural and secondary disciplines and liaise with clients and stakeholders
• Resolve complex technical issues while balancing cost, time and quality, and drive design optimisation and constructability

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• Proven extensive experience in HV primary design, with a focus on substation design (132kV+ preferred)
• Substation and transmission project exposure
• Experience in engineering consultancies
• Chartered engineer (or working towards)
• Full working rights in Australia

Required skills

• General understanding of CAD software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD or Revit
• Solid understanding of international standards, grid compliance and industry best practice, including AS/NZS standards, IEC frameworks and NSP/TNSP requirements

What we offer

• Competitive salary aligned with market demand and experience
• Flexible working arrangements
• Close-knit, collaborative team and mentorship from experienced leaders
• Exposure to high-profile, technically complex projects
• Opportunities to shape processes, systems or team growth
• Office within 1 minute of public transport