Principal High Voltage Substation Designer

5 days ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeElectricalDesignEngineer Full time $120,000 - $140,000
Job Requirements

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer with strong expertise in substation design and power system studies to assume a pivotal role in our team.

About the Role
  • Develop detailed electrical designs for high voltage substations, encompassing layout, equipment specification, and protection systems.
  • Conduct comprehensive power system studies, including Load flow, Short circuit, Protection coordination, Arc flash analysis, and Earthing system design and modelling.
  • FEED and Detail design Engineering.
  • Create and review engineering drawings: SLDs, schematics, GA/layouts, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules.
  • Utilize power system analysis tools (ETAP, SKM, PowerFactory) to validate design and system performance.
  • Ensure that engineering deliverables comply with relevant Australian and international standards, utility specifications, and internal QA processes.
  • Assist in proposal preparation, project planning, and resource allocation.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide design reviews and approvals as required.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 8+ years of experience in HV substation design and power system modelling.
  • Strong working knowledge of ETAP and/or SKM Power Tools (other tools like DIgSILENT an advantage).
  • Demonstrated experience with HV earthing system design and modelling.
  • Familiarity with AS 2067, AS 7000, and utility-specific design standards.
  • Experience with protection relays and secondary system schematics.
  • Excellent documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.


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