Senior Engineer Electrical

1 week ago

Adelaide, South Australia Downer Full time

The Opportunity

We are seeking a
Senior or Principal Engineer
to join our
Substation Secondary, Protection & Automation Engineering Team
in our
Adelaide
office. Working alongside fellow engineers you will be accountable for interpreting engineering scopes and producing deliverables in accordance with Client, Australian and International standards as applicable.

You will have proven leadership experience working in teams and you will have expert knowledge in the design and testing of High Voltage (11 kV - 500 kV) substation protection systems as well as a good knowledge and understanding of schematics, panel layouts and substation automation. Finally, you will possess a pro-active approach to design and a positive team attitude.

We are seeking someone with

  • Tertiary Qualification in Electrical Engineering
  • Worked as an electrical engineer in power systems for over 10 years
  • Engineering accreditation or eligible for accreditation as Chartered and RPEQ
  • Good knowledge of the design and layout of HV substations and the major components which comprise HV transmission and distribution networks
  • Expert technical skills in reading and designing Substation Protection SLDs and Protection Logic Diagrams.
  • Expert Technical skills and knowledge in the calculation of protection settings for such systems as well as the creation of protection configuration files and bench testing (Proof of Concept testing) the associated IEDs
  • Experience in the design, development, implementation and testing of IEC 61850-based system SCL including SSD, SCD, ICD, CID, IID, GOOSE, SV and MMS
  • Experience in running network modelling software such as PSSE, Power Factory, ETAP and SKM Power Tools and understanding the output of such application packages.
  • Experience with protection relay configuration software such as, SEL Grid Configurator and acSELerator QuickSet, EnerVista UR Setup, MiCOM S1 Agile, DIGSI 5

What we offer

  • A supportive and inclusive team culture
  • Flexible working arrangements (minimum 3 days in office per week)
  • Opportunities to work on high-impact energy projects across Australia
  • Commitment to Zero Harm and continuous improvement
  • Access to professional development and leadership pathways

Design & Engineering

Downer has a large team of specialists across all substation disciplines that support the delivery of power projects. Our team uses the latest technology to drive innovation and efficiency while delivering high quality outputs in a supportive environment. The Engineering team is embedded in the lifecycle of the project from tender, through design, construction, commissioning and handover. We offer real world experience and the opportunity to develop skills quicky.

How to apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter via the Downer careers portal. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so don't delay.

Please note

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and is not responsible for any fees related to such submissions.

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