Position: Design Engineer – Primary Electrical

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop both conceptual and detailed plans for primary electrical disciplines, including drafting and conducting various studies.
• Evaluate and review designs for primary disciplines, focusing on single line diagrams, substation layouts, elevations, and more, including cables, earthing, and other primary studies.
• Assist the Engineering Manager with interdisciplinary design reviews, including safety in design, HAZID, HAZCON, and HAZOP.
• Address Requests for Information (RFIs) related to primary disciplines from the project team.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and bench tests as required.
• Create concept designs for primary disciplines for tender submissions and feasibility studies.
• Support the Engineering Manager in managing and engaging consultants.
• Collaborate with the project team, clients, and stakeholders to develop optimized and innovative solutions for primary design elements.
• Conduct technical investigations and feasibility studies to assess the viability and risks of proposed primary designs.
• Develop and/or review technical specifications and documentation related to equipment and primary design elements.
• Coordinate with external vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of equipment and materials for primary designs.
• Participate in site inspections and project meetings to ensure design compliance and provide technical support during construction and commissioning phases.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and standards, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and quality.

Skills:

• A minimum of 7 years of local experience in high voltage (HV) and renewable infrastructure projects.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with AS 2067.
• Experience working with Network Service Providers (NSP) or contractors.
• Proficiency in primary design, including substation layout, cable studies, electrical clearance, short-circuit forces, EMF/Corona studies, earthing studies, lighting studies, etc.
• Familiarity with HV equipment such as power transformers, disconnectors, and surge arrestors.
• Knowledge of power cables, aerial conductors, electrical fittings, and related materials.
• Proficiency in AUTOCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Hands-on experience with commissioning and testing of primary equipment is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of regulatory permits and approvals related to primary disciplines is highly preferred.
• Experience in conducting primary studies for HV and renewable infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with NSP design guidelines and safety guidelines.
• Experience with HV transmission line design is preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical principles and best practices for electrical safety and asset protection in critical infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Other Requirements:

Based in Sydney, full-time position.

Must have full rights to work in Australia.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

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