Lead Substation Primary Designer

Our world demands low carbon energy solutions to achieve a Net Zero future

And as we look to transition from traditional energy sources to adopt more renewable alternatives, you can play a key role in enabling and accelerating this change.

We’ll support you every step of the way as you join us in finding sustainable energy solutions to make a positive impact that will last for generations.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a Lead Substation Primary Designer to join our Energy Group.

As Western Australia's largest Energy team, we are passionate about advancing the transition to more sustainable and resilient energy systems for our communities and future generations. Our projects span the entire energy supply chain - from renewables to hydrogen, power generation, transmission, and distribution - in WA, nationally and oversees. This allows us to offer the culture, flexibility, and work-life balance to align with your career and life objectives, including work location preferences.

As a Lead Substation Designer/Drafter, you will be responsible for performing the design and implementation of electrical design projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements. You will collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary team of engineers, project managers, and clients to develop efficient and reliable designs. Your expertise and leadership will be crucial in providing technical guidance, mentoring junior team members, and fostering a culture of excellence within the organisation.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Lead design role on substation primary design scope for Substation projects, which includes developing and reviewing detailed electrical designs, including primary electrical layouts, elevations, assembly drawings, detail drawings and equipment schedules
• Drafting in software such as microstation, autocad, revit etc. Microstation is the preferred package
• Collaborating with project stakeholders, including clients, engineers, and technicians, to gather requirements, assess project scope, and address technical challenges
• Perform project lead drafter roles ensuring processes and QA are correctly performed on projects
• Coordinating small drafting project teams, providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior designers, fostering their professional growth and knowledge in electrical design
• Participating in design review meetings, identify potential risks or design issues, and propose effective solutions
• On time project delivery that satisfies client’s requirements and deliver on the GHD client experience (CX) commitment
• Support the integration of GHD ESG strategy, and sustainability and safety considerations into project design processes

What you will bring to the team:

• Degree or Diploma in relevant field and discipline (or sufficient industry experience)
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in electrical design, with a strong focus on substation and renewable projects, preferably in a consulting or power utility business
• Extensive experience with drafting software packages
• Extensive knowledge of electrical design principles specifically related to primary electrical equipment
• Knowledge of substation civil/structural design will be seen very favourably
• In-depth understanding of relevant industry codes, standards, and regulations. Competent knowledge of relevant Australian and International standards, industry guidelines and current industry practice, with experience with Western Power Substation Drafting standards
  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex technical challenges and propose effective solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and clients
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet project deadline

Interested? Apply now.

Contact Kate Chamberlain 

T +61 8 6222 8403

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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