Job Description

Principal Electrical Engineer (substations)

Enerven Perth, Western Australia, Australia

NOTE: This position will be based in either our Adelaide or Sydney offices and relocation assistance will be provided.

About the role

Reporting to the Lead Electrical Engineer, the Principal Electrical Engineer is responsible for developing designs associated with HV substations and renewables systems including cable rating, insulation coordination, earthing and lighting.

This role will be required to write and manage technical specifications (template, and project specific) for low and high voltage electrical equipment, up to 500kV, electrical engineering design, studies and project support for Enerven’s substation and renewables program.

In addition, this role is responsible for providing expertise and technical authority of electrical engineering studies for substations and transmission and will also be responsible to mentor and develop engineers within the Electrical Engineering discipline, as well as lead the development and delivery of processes, procedures and templates to improve the efficiency and quality of engineering output. You will have a key working relationship with the business development team supporting complex projects to ensure optimal solutions by assisting in preparation of conceptual designs, estimates and project proposals and the ability to work closely with and provide guidance to engineers, designers and drafters.

About you

You will be required to have detailed knowledge of substation design and engineering principles, lighting, lightning, earthing, HV cable engineering, solar design and transmission. You will also be competent with technical management skills in leading, structuring and delivering processes, procedures and templates along with estimating skills for engineering and have a vast knowledge in developing and reviewing protection and control schemes for distance, differential, and feeder over current and other common protections and major substation equipment.

Specific qualifications and experience required include:

  • University degree in Engineering with Energy applicable focus
  • Registered with Engineers Australia – desirable
  • Project and Design Leadership / Management experience
  • Experience carrying out designs for one or more transmission utility companies in the relevant state (e.g. Powerlink, TransGrid)

About us

At Enerven, we want our work to make a difference. By connecting ideas, people and technology, we’re constantly learning, adapting and designing solutions that are safer, more sustainable and more cost‑effective.

We offer award‑winning nationally recognised training, an outstanding culture of safety and well‑being, and a supportive environment that fosters and recognises achievement. This is a unique opportunity to help drive an organisation recognised for its innovation, technology, growth and service, offering sustainable solutions to the ever‑changing energy market.

Benefits

  • Up to $900 annual electricity bill reimbursement
  • Automatic income protection coverage
  • Lucrative incentive structure

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