Primary Designer

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia SMEC Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Global Engineering consultancy
  • Primary Substation Design & Solar Farm
  • Role can be based in Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane

About SMEC

SMEC delivers smart solutions for clients and communities in Infrastructure, Urban Development and Energy & Resources driven by a desire to improve the world in which we live. Our diverse and skilled teams are engaged in major projects across Transport, Water, Energy and Renewables sectors.

Power & Energy

SMEC is a global provider of engineering, environmental and construction services, consolidating all aspects of Energy and Renewables Infrastructure from planning to delivery. Our expertise includes grid connection studies, substation design, policy and sector planning, carbon services, load forecasting models, and long-term generation planning using simulation and dynamic programming techniques. We have delivered stand-alone and grid-tie photovoltaic and solar thermal projects, 'water to wire' services on mini and micro-hydro projects, geothermal power plants and generation facilities.

The Role

We're seeking to engage an experienced Electrical Designer - Primary for our Power & Energy Team in ANZ. Based in either Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane, you'll provide a good level of technical design knowledge utilising sound electrical design principles and specialist software skills for the preparation of electrical design models for projects.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients (internal and external)
  • Interpret and document design requirements
  • Create designs using more complex design tools and techniques
  • Undertake design to a high standard and tight timeframes
  • Prepare client and technical reports
  • Support other streams in the delivery of high standard designs and verification
  • Supervision of drawing production for assigned tasks is undertaken in accordance with SMEC procedures as appropriate
  • Write complex reports and undertake peer reviews
  • Undertaking filing and calculations in accordance with the project requirements (i.e. calculation packages to include Design Statement, table of contents, etc.)

About You

Suitable applicants will be able to/have:

  • Tertiary Qualification (Engineering) or relevant Advanced Diploma from a recognised institution
  • At least 8 years' professional Industry experience in primary substation design
  • Utilise mid-level design skills to undertake design on a range of small to medium projects
  • Undertake, monitor and manage successfully the design tasks on multiple varying size projects and apply business systems appropriately
  • Utilise knowledge gained from exposure to different disciplines and project models
  • Apply specific design guidelines.
  • Utilise good time management skills with the ability to plan workloads and meet deadlines
  • Work effectively across a variety of projects learning new skills and knowledge quickly and efficiently;
  • Be effective in managing client relationships and expectations (internal and external)

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact
Ami Jordan:

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn't require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

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