Primary Design Engineer
Design & Build
Posted 14 days ago
Position: Primary Design Engineer
Salary: $up to 140k
Company: Tier 1 Contractor
Location: Sydney
Projects: Energy – up to 500kv Substations
Design & Build have partnered with a Tier 1 contractor on some of Australia's key energy transition projects, think multi-billion dollar development involving solar, wind, transmission & substations with major players and some of the best engineers in the energy sector.
Join a high-performing design division, working closely with the design partner to deliver substation primary engineering up to 500kV and play a key role in shaping the future of the grid.
If you're ready to be where the big projects are happening, this is your chance to be part of something significant.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead primary substation design up to 500kV, including layout, equipment arrangement, and electrical clearances
- Perform design calculations
- Develop complete design packages including BOMs and technical specs for HV equipment
- Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure clash-free, optimised designs
- Review system studies
What you’ll bring:
- Proven experience as a Primary Engineer on major energy infrastructure projects (HV/EHV substations)
- 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)
Ready to explore more?
Apply now or contact Jasmine on 0405 437 667 for a confidential conversation.
All applications treated with strict confidentiality.
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