Substation Design Engineer

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

Our client is looking for a skilled Substation Design Engineer to support the Primary Design team, providing engineering expertise for substation projects. This role involves scoping, designing, and estimating projects, while ensuring the development and implementation of technical policies for distribution, sub transmission, and transmission assets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide engineering design for substations and network connections, ensuring compliance with standards and customer requirements.
  • Continuously improve design processes for efficiency, quality, and safety.
  • Ensure designs consider the entire asset lifecycle and liaise with stakeholders.
  • Review and approve engineering solutions, proposals, and manufacturer drawings.
  • Drive innovation in design practices and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Mentor design personnel and provide technical guidance.
  • Develop and implement design-related policies and procedures.

Key Requirements:

  • Proficient in AutoCAD design and solving complex engineering problems.
  • Expert in substation design up to 500kV, with knowledge of Australian Standards.
  • Experience integrating renewable power generation and BESS into grids.
  • Strong skills in design scoping, estimating, and preparing bids.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements, OH&S Act, and ‘Safety in Design’ guidelines.
  • Experience with electrical design studies (e.g., cable rating, short-circuit forces).
  • Excellent communication, mentoring, and leadership skills.

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly on 0476865411 / Milly.Kerei-keepa@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now!

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