Senior Electrical Engineer

6 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Design Build Full time
Overview

Position: Senior Electrical Engineer
Location: Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Geelong
Salary: $130k - $170k

Design & Build Recruitment has partnered with Ventia, a leading essential infrastructure services provider, to find an experienced and ambitious Senior Electrical Engineer to join their expanding team. Ventia Engineering Services (VES) is a specialist multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with over 50 years of local experience, delivering engineering design across the full project lifecycle.

Ventia is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with strong design experience in Substations, Renewable Energy, and related sectors. The role offers involvement in technically challenging work across industries including power utilities, solar and hydrogen, oil and gas, mining, water, and infrastructure in both the public and private sectors.

Responsibilities
  • Work closely with Principal/Lead Engineers to drive detailed design and support the growing Electrical team.
  • Complete and review power system calculations and modelling using industry-standard software, with a strong understanding of first principles and standards.
  • Take ownership and provide leadership to ensure technical project success.
  • Undertake site audits/inspections and offer expert advice.
  • Develop and review technical project deliverables at a technical authority level.
  • Liaise with project stakeholders, clients, internal engineers, and project managers.
Ideal Candidate / Qualifications
  • Proven expertise in detailed design engineering related to electrical substations, renewable energy, and the transmission or distribution sectors.
  • Experience in solar farms and/or battery energy storage systems (BESS) design.
  • In-depth knowledge of the Australian energy environment, particularly NEM grid connection requirements, the National Electricity Rules, and AEMO/NSP guidelines.
  • Strong understanding of earthing, protection, cable, and HV design.
  • Experience supporting the procurement team with technical knowledge of products, systems, and market sectors within the electrical industry.
  • Proficiency in applying Australian Standards such as AS/NZS 3000, AS2067, AS62271, and relevant design standards and statutory regulations.
  • Strong leadership abilities, mentoring skills, and a drive to ensure project success.
  • Experience in two or more sectors: Renewables, Power Utilities, Substations, Solar, and Hydrogen.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adept at working with diverse stakeholders.
Minimum Requirements
  • An Engineers Australia recognized tertiary engineering qualification.
  • Current RPEQ/CPEng certification, or the willingness and eligibility to obtain these.
  • Australian work rights (Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident).
What's on Offer
  • Competitive remuneration package reflecting skills and experience.
  • Exciting and technically challenging work with projects across infrastructure.
  • Varied project exposure across multiple sectors.
  • Flexible working hours and location across Australia with some remote options.
  • Collaborative team culture focused on professional growth.
How to Apply

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to energy@designandbuild.com.au, or call Jasmine on 0405 437 667 for a detailed conversation. For all other enquiries, please visit www.designandbuild.com.au.


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