Secondary System Engineer

About the role

The Secondary System Engineer will design protection, control and auxiliary systems for high‑voltage and medium‑voltage AIS & GIS substations, supporting transmission, distribution and power generation projects.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop protection and control systems, electrical distribution, and auxiliary systems for HV/MV substations.
• Execute design analysis, factory and site testing using secondary injection and protocol test equipment.
• Document technical data and ensure compliance with engineering policies and standards.
• Provide technical leadership, investigate protection system behaviour, and communicate issues promptly.
• Lead EHS initiatives, conduct safety visits, and promote zero‑deviation plans.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 4‑5 years experience in power system protection design, consulting, testing, or commissioning.
• Experience leading engineering activities is a plus.
• Knowledge of Australian and IEC standards for power systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% onsite.

Required skills

• Power system protection design.
• Protection and control system engineering.
• Electrical distribution and auxiliary systems.
• Secondary injection and protocol testing equipment.
• Compliance with Australian and IEC standards.