Senior Secondary Design Engineer (Protection and Control)

About the role

Megavar is a specialist high voltage engineering firm delivering primary and secondary design, SCADA, testing and commissioning, and substation maintenance for network businesses, generators and renewable energy developers across Tasmania, NSW, Victoria, SA and Queensland. It is looking for a Senior Secondary Design Engineer to lead protection and control design on transmission and distribution substation projects, from concept to detailed design, and to review and verify the work of the wider secondary design team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead secondary systems design for transmission and distribution substations from concept through to detailed design.
• Produce and review protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams and protection and control room layouts.
• Lead, review and verify detailed designs and technical reports for clients.
• Deliver design scopes on time and within budget.
• Undertake site inspections and associated reporting.
• Work alongside primary design, SCADA and commissioning engineers on multidisciplinary HV projects.
• Liaise with clients and contractors on technical issues and problem resolution.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or power engineering.
• At least 5 years' experience in substation secondary design, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Sound knowledge of protection and control design and of Australian transmission and distribution standards, with design experience for Australian network businesses.
• Site experience on substation projects through construction and commissioning.
• Demonstrated leadership: influencing, motivating and delegating within project teams.
• Chartered status (CPEng) is an advantage.

Required skills

• AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• PTW, DIgSILENT PowerFactory and ETAP, or the ability to learn them independently.

What we offer

• Real design responsibility and direct client contact, without the layers of a large multidisciplinary firm.
• A varied caseload across transmission, distribution and renewables projects for clients such as ElectraNet, TasNetworks, TransGrid, Downer, Acciona, Vestas and Goldwind.
• Structured support toward Chartered Engineer / CPEng status.
• Flexible working arrangements, based in Hobart, Launceston, Adelaide or Newcastle, as part of a team across five offices.
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate moving interstate.
• An attractive salary package benchmarked to experience, with opportunities for progression.

To apply, upload your resume and answer the employer questions about legal entitlement to work in Australia, current state of residence, how you heard about Megavar, notice period and any visa restrictions.