Substation Engineer

ElectraNet builds, owns, operates and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network which delivers the energy South Australians rely on to power our homes, businesses and communities. Our employees describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed.

ElectraNet is committed to empowering our people and recognising their contribution with a competitive remuneration package. In addition, we are proud to offer:

• 5 weeks of paid annual leave per year for full-time employees
• 15 days personal/carer's leave per year, plus 5 days on commencement
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for any eligible carer
• Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave
• Flexibility to utilise public holiday leave entitlements for other cultural celebrations
• Employee Assistance Program for your personal and professional wellbeing

Visit our careers page to read more about our employee benefits.

• Beyond the benefits, discover a rewarding career with:
• Exciting and impactful projects across South Australia.
• A welcoming and inclusive company culture with a strong team spirit.
• Exceptional opportunities for career development and ongoing support.
• Support for professional certifications and memberships.
• Regular social events and team activities.

As a Substation Engineer at ElectraNet, you'll help shape South Australia's clean-energy future by delivering high-quality concept and detailed designs for greenfield and brownfield substations. Working within a collaborative, multicultural team, you'll support engineering delivery across the full asset lifecycle, from concept design to asset disposal while ensuring technical excellence, safety, and compliance with ElectraNet's standards.

This role offers flexible work options, professional development, and the chance to work on impactful infrastructure projects that energise communities across South Australia.

What You'll Do

• Deliver concept and detailed substation designs for greenfield and brownfield projects
• Prepare technical documentation including drawings, reports, and specifications
• Conduct engineering design reviews and support construction commissioning activities
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success
• Contribute to continuous improvement, safety in design, and compliance with standards

You are a qualified Electrical Engineer (degree from an accredited institution and eligible for membership with Engineers Australia) who brings around 3–4 years' experience in high-voltage substation design, construction, or commissioning. You have a solid understanding of substation configuration, earthing, insulation coordination, and protection & automation systems, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

You're comfortable using tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, PowerCAD 5 and the Microsoft Office suite, and you enjoy collaborating with diverse stakeholders. A proactive communicator and team player, you thrive in environments that value safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Essential requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering (essential)
• Eligible for Engineers Australia membership
• Strong technical understanding of substation engineering principles
• Proven ability to deliver design documentation and reports to a high standard
• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills

Desirable:

• 3+ years' related engineering experience
• Electricity-industry background
• TAAM licence / White Card (desirable)

Please apply online via our careers page before 13 December 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews and appointments may occur prior to the closing date. Applicants can also register for job alerts via our careers page.

A successful applicant will be required to undergo background checks. These checks may include global criminal history checks, reference checks, and validation of qualifications, employment history, Australian work rights, and any additional checks depending on the role.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. ElectraNet is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people bring to our team.

Click 'Apply' to view the Position Description on our careers page.