Senior Electrical Secondary Design Engineer

3 days ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Infrastructure Business Growth Full time
Design the backbone of clean energy in a city where innovation meets coastal living.

Join a trailblazing engineering team in Newcastle, where world-class renewable projects meet laid-back beachside charm. If you're a Senior Electrical Engineer passionate about protection systems and secondary design for wind farms and large-scale battery storage, this is your chance to lead critical infrastructure that powers Australia's energy transition.

Your Mission
  1. Master Protection Systems: Lead cutting-edge HV substation designs, crafting protection schemes, relay settings, and control systems for wind farms and battery storage projects.
  2. Solve Complex Challenges: Develop tripping/logic diagrams, configure IEC 61850-compliant networks, and oversee CT/VT sizing to ensure grid resilience.
  3. Lead & Mentor: Guide junior engineers, coordinate equipment procurement, and provide technical leadership from concept to site commissioning.
  4. Deliver Excellence: Balance precision with pace, ensuring designs meet AS/IEC standards and utility requirements while hitting project milestones.
What We Offer
  1. Relocation support: Financial assistance + insider tips to settle into Newcastle seamlessly.
  2. Flexible work: Balance site visits with beach mornings or family time.
  3. Career growth: Lead nationally significant projects with CPEng mentorship.
  4. Competitive package: Attractive salary + bonuses + vehicle allowance for regional travel.
Who You Are
  • A CPEng-qualified Electrical Engineer (or eligible) with expertise in HV protection/secondary systems (relay configuration, DNP3/IEC 61850).
  • Proficient in software like SEL, Siemens, or GE, with a knack for translating standards into flawless designs.
  • A collaborative leader who thrives under pressure and mentors teams to excel.
  • Ready to call Newcastle home where career impact meets coastal tranquillity.
Join Us
Be part of a team driving Australia's renewable revolution, backed by industry leaders in engineering and energy. Your designs will safeguard grids powering thousands of homes, blending technical mastery with purpose.

Apply Now
Send your CV and a brief note on why you're ready to protect the future of energy by applying here or call me for insider information on why I moved (and stayed) here on 0478 644 655.
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