Senior Electrical Engineer

1 day ago


Adelaide, South Australia Design Build Full time $180,000 - $200,000 per year

Position: Senior Electrical Engineer

Salary: $160-$180k +

Company: EPC

Location: Adelaide

Projects: from 132kv

Design & Build have partnered with a established EPC business delivering major projects across power, renewables, and infrastructure.

You'll be joining a tight-knit engineering team focused on delivering large-scale substations and energy infrastructure.

This role gives you ownership of the control systems scope - from concept through commissioning - on high-voltage transmission projects across the country.

Why this role?

  • Work across landmark projects in the national energy transition
  • High-performing and well-respected team with great culture
  • Growing business with opportunity for career progression

What you'll be doing:

  • Delivering protection and control systems design packages for HV substation projects
  • Developing specifications, schematics, and functional logic diagrams
  • Working closely with HV electrical, primary/secondary, and drafting teams
  • Supporting commissioning and site integration of systems
  • Managing quality, documentation, and compliance with technical standards

What you'll bring:

  • Proven experience working on protection/control systems in transmission networks
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g. Bachelor of Engineering)
  • CPEng or working towards it
  • Membership (or eligibility) with a relevant engineering body (e.g. Engineers Australia)
  • Solid understanding of substation SCADA, PLC, HMI, and protection relays
  • Strong experience with relevant standards (e.g. AS/NZS 61850)

Ready to explore more?
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