Primary HV Electrical Design Engineer - Renewables & HV Infrastructure | Brisbane

SPD is expanding, and we’re seeking a Primary HV Electrical Design Engineer to support the delivery of major renewable energy and high-voltage infrastructure projects across Australia and Recent Zealand. If you’re passionate about HV electrical design, multidisciplinary coordination and delivering technically robust solutions for complex renewable energy assets, this role offers the perfect blend of challenge, ownership and career growth.

About the Role

Based in our Brisbane office, you will lead the technical delivery, coordination and verification of primary electrical designs across solar, wind, BESS, substation (MV/HV/EHV) and transmission projects. You’ll work across HV/MV/LV systems, primary systems, collector networks, BESS integration and detailed technical studies — ensuring designs are safe, compliant, constructible and aligned with SPD’s ISO-aligned QMS and design control processes.

Key Responsibilities

- Delivering HV/MV primary electrical system designs
- Preparing SLDs, layouts, cable design and HV equipment specifications
- Performing load flow, fault level, protection coordination, arc flash, earthing and insulation studies
- Ensuring compliance with AS/NZS standards, IEC frameworks and NSP/TNSP requirements
- Coordinating interfaces with civil, structural, secondary system, SCADA and transmission teams




- Applying ISO-aligned design assurance processes and participating in DRB reviews
- Supporting procurement, vendor reviews, FAT/SAT activities and construction/commissioning
- Engaging with clients, Owner’s Engineers, NSPs/TNSPs and project stakeholders

About You

Mandatory

- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 7-12+ years’ experience in electrical design
- RPEQ (or equivalent)
- Experience in renewable energy, substations and transmission infrastructure
- Chartered (CPEng) or working towards
- Experience with NSP/TNSP standards and grid connection requirements
- EPC/EPCM or Owner’s Engineer project environments

Technical Strengths

- HV/MV electrical systems
- Preparing SLDs, layouts, cable design and HV equipment specifications
- Grid connection requirements
- Power system analysis tools (PowerFactory, PSS®E, PSCAD)
- Australian Standards, IEC standards and utility requirements

What Success Looks Like

- High-quality, accurate and compliant electrical designs
- Effective multidisciplinary coordination
- Reduced RFIs and design rework
- On-time delivery of design milestones
- Strong client and stakeholder feedback

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re a primary systems electrical engineer who wants to contribute to the next generation of renewable energy and HV infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you.

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📌 Primary HV Electrical Design Engineer (Queensland)
🏢 Strategic Project Delivery
📍 Queensland