Electrical Project Engineer Substations

About the Company

A cornerstone of Australia's energy future, this organisation is driving the delivery of critical substations and high-voltage infrastructure across NSW and beyond.

With a reputation for technical excellence and collaborative innovation, they're the go-to partner for utilities, governments, and major developers.

Their growth isn't just rapid,  it's strategic, fuelled by landmark projects and a culture that rewards initiative and career ambition.

If shaping the backbone of the grid excites you, this is where you'll lead.

About the Role

Join as the technical linchpin for substation bids, where your expertise ensures proposals are engineered to win while meeting stringent standards (AS/NZS 3000, AS 2067, IEC

You'll bridge design, procurement, and construction teams, turning complex specs into competitive, executable solutions for substations, BESS, and transmission projects.

Your mission: Own the technical and civil deliverables of tenders from foundation design to risk mitigation,  ensuring every submission is compliant, innovative, and commercially sharp.

Key Responsibilities

Bid Leadership:

• Decode the Tender: Lead technical reviews of RFQs, contracts, and drawings, ensuring scope, risks, and client requirements are crystal clear.
• Engineer the Win: Develop optimised methodologies for substations (civil, structural, and HV), ensuring constructability, safety, and cost-efficiency.
• Crunch the Details: Collaborate with estimators to validate BoQs, labour forecasts, and plant requirements. Your technical input drives pricing accuracy.
• Sell the Solution: Craft compelling technical narratives for non-priced attributes, showcasing innovation (e.g., modular designs, geotechnical solutions).

Project Execution Prep:

• Design Oversight: Review civil engineering designs for transmission foundations, towers, and substation structures, ensuring compliance with standards and geotechnical requirements.
• Quality & Safety: Monitor subcontractor performance, ensuring workmanship aligns with specs and HS&E requirements are rigorously implemented.
• Program Coordination: Communicate timelines to subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to maintain commitment and avoid delays.
• Cost Control: Assist in budget management, ensuring civil works meet performance targets and mitigate risks.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Lead Teams: Motivate and mentor site personnel, fostering a culture of safety and excellence.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Address client queries professionally and liaise with design, procurement, and QA teams to align deliverables.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate project records (drawings, reports, as-builts) and assist in scheduling/resource planning.

About You

You're a substation and civil engineering pro with a track record in bids or hands-on project delivery. Your toolkit includes:

• Qualifications: Bachelors in Civil Engineering (or related field).
• Experience: 3+ years in substation civil works (foundations, structures) or transmission projects. Bid/tender exposure is a plus.
• Technical Skills:
  • Geotechnical interpretation and foundation design.
  • Proficiency in civil design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D) and familiarity with PLS-CADD or ETAP.
  • Working knowledge of AS/NZS , AS 2067, IEC 62271.
• Commercial Acumen: Ability to align designs with budget realities and assess subcontractor quotes.
• Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders and mentor teams.
• Problem-Solving: Aptitude for troubleshooting design and construction challenges.

The Benefits

• Top-Tier Salary: A package above market, reflecting your niche expertise.
• Career Amplifier: Grow into bid management or project leadership; your path is mapped.
• Impactful Work: Shape nation-critical infrastructure from bid stage to delivery.
• High-Performance Team: Join a collaborative, technically elite group.
• Stability & Scale: Backed by a long-term pipeline of energy transition projects.

Ready to engineer winning bids?

If substation expertise and tender leadership align with your ambition, apply now

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