Lead Substation Primary Designer

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Our world demands low carbon energy solutions to achieve a Net Zero future. As we transition from traditional energy sources to renewables, you can play a key role in enabling and accelerating this change. We'll support you as you join us in finding sustainable energy solutions that make a lasting positive impact.

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 overseas. This role offers the culture, flexibility, and work-life balance to align with your career and life objectives, including work location preferences.

• Lead design role on substation primary design scope for substation projects, including developing and reviewing detailed electrical designs such as primary electrical layouts, elevations, assembly drawings, detail drawings, and equipment schedules
• Drafting in software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, etc. MicroStation preferred
• Collaborate with project stakeholders (clients, engineers, technicians) to gather requirements, assess scope, and address technical challenges
• Perform project lead drafter roles ensuring processes and QA are correctly performed on projects
• Coordinate small drafting project teams, provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior designers
• Participate in design review meetings, identify risks or design issues, and propose effective solutions
• Deliver projects on time to satisfy the client's requirements and the GHD CX commitment
• Support the integration of GHD ESG strategy, sustainability and safety considerations into project design processes

• Degree or Diploma in a relevant field 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 environment
• Extensive experience with drafting software packages
• Extensive knowledge of electrical design principles related to primary electrical equipment
• Knowledge of substation civil/structural design is advantageous
• Understanding of relevant industry codes, standards, and regulations, including Australian and International standards, industry guidelines, and current practice; 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 with team members and clients
• Proven ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines

Interested? Apply now. Contact Kate Chamberlain at

GHD is an equal opportunity employer. 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 flexible work practices to support well-being, flexibility and productivity. We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture and construction. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse professionals across more than 200 offices on five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise, and we are dedicated to making water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.