Primary Design Engineer

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Design Build Full time

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Position: Primary Design Engineer

Salary: $up to 140k

Company: Tier 1 Contractor

Location: Sydney

Projects: Energy - up to 500kv Substations

Design & Build have partnered with a Tier 1 contractor on some of Australia's key energy transition projects, think multi-billion dollar development involving solar, wind, transmission & substations with major players and some of the best engineers in the energy sector.

Join a high-performing design division, working closely with the design partner to deliver substation primary engineering up to 500kV and play a key role in shaping the future of the grid.

If you're ready to be where the big projects are happening, this is your chance to be part of something significant.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead primary substation design up to 500kV, including layout, equipment arrangement, and electrical clearances
  • Perform design calculations
  • Develop complete design packages including BOMs and technical specs for HV equipment
  • Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure clash-free, optimised designs
  • Review system studies

What you'll bring:
  • Proven experience as a Primary Engineer on major energy infrastructure projects (HV/EHV substations)
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g. Bachelor of Engineering)
  • CPEng or working towards it
  • Membership (or eligibility) with a relevant engineering body (e.g. Engineers Australia)

Ready to explore more?

Apply now or contact Jasmine on 0405 437 667 for a confidential conversation.

All applications treated with strict confidentiality.Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
  • IndustriesConstruction

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