Primary Electrical Engineer

Job Description

As a Primary Engineer within the National Substations design team, you will have an opportunity to develop designs for brownfield and greenfield substations across Australia with following voltages (MV/HV/EHV).

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaking designs of primary systems, including substation layouts, high-voltage equipment (i.e. Transformers, CB’s VT’s, CT’s, Disconnectors, Cap Banks, NER’s), busbar configurations, bay layouts, conduit and duct arrangements, cable and conductor fittings, earthing systems, lightning protection and materials lists.  
• Ensure compliance with agreed scope and relevant standards such as AS 2067, AS 62271, IEC 60076,
• Undertake insulation coordination, short circuit forces, earthing and cable ampacity rating studies.
• Perform COM reviews and workshops (constructability, operability, maintainability)
• Participate in Safety in Design (SiD) workshops and maintain design risk registers.
• Undertake quality assurance reviews and make certain all deliverables are checked and approved prior to issue.
• Deliver primary design outputs at various stages: Preliminary Design (30%), Developed Design (60%), Detailed Design (80%), and Issued for Construction (IFC).
• Coordinate with secondary (protection & control), civil, structural, and SCADA disciplines to ensure alignment and accuracy.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning phases.
• Manage and respond to request for information (RFI’s)
• Effectively manage outcomes within budget and project programme constraints whilst maintaining high levels of technical performance
• Identify and manage scope variations according to client and/or project requirements

Qualifications

To be successful in this opportunity, you will ideally have a minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience with demonstrated experience on electrical transmission projects. In addition, you will also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent)
• RPEV and RPEQ certification
• Experience in developing design drawings using AutoCAD and MicroStation
• Relevant work rights to live and work full-time in Australia
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to manage stakeholders at all levels
• Familiar with NSP/TSP standards and connection processes

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

• Competitive remuneration and benefits.
• A structured learning and development framework to align with career progression goals.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote working options.
• An inclusive team culture that celebrates performance and rewards accordingly.
• Paid Primary and Secondary Carer Leave Policy, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance.
• Support structures like our Employee Assistance Program, professional mentoring, and buddy program for new starters.
• Opportunities to work on special interest projects.
• Opportunities to work across government, private and resource sectors.
• Opportunities to travel for work across multiple offices.
• Great cultural environment where teamwork and camaraderie are promoted and valued.
• Supportive leadership based on openness.

We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed.

We are expanding in Australia and New Zealand and are excited for you to join our growing team.

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