Enemix are seeking a highly skilled and experiencedElectrical Design Lead - Primaryto join our client's dynamic engineering team.
This full-time position, based in Brisbane and Gold Coast (QLD), offers an exciting opportunity to lead the technical design and delivery of primary electrical systems for a range of creative projects, including substations (MV/HV/EHV), solar farms, wind farms, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and transmission systems (overhead lines and underground).
As the Electrical Design Lead - Primary, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that all primary plant designs are safe, compliant, and optimized for performance and reliability.
You will also act as a subject matter expert in high-voltage equipment, substation layouts, and system integration.
Note: While we are seeking a senior-level professional, candidates with strong foundations and mid-level experience in primary electrical design who demonstrate exceptional potential and the ability to grow into a leadership role will also be considered.
Responsibilities
Primary Electrical Design Leadership
Lead the design of primary systems, including substation layouts, high-voltage equipment, busbar configurations, earthing systems, and lightning protection.
Ensure compliance with relevant standards such as AS ****, IEC *****, and AS *****.
Design Delivery & Coordination
Deliver primary design outputs at various stages: 30% (Preliminary Design), 60% (Developed Design), 80% (Detailed Design), and IFC (Issued for Construction).
Coordinate with secondary (protection & control), civil, structural, and SCADA disciplines to ensure alignment and accuracy.
Design Assurance & QMS Compliance
Apply design control processes aligned with ISO **** standards.




Participate in design reviews and ensure all deliverables are checked, reviewed, and approved prior to issue.
Technical Studies & Validation
Lead or review load flow and fault level inputs, insulation coordination studies, and earthing studies.
Validate equipment ratings, system configurations, and redundancy philosophies.
Safety in Design (SiD) & Risk Management
Identify and mitigate high-voltage hazards, clearance risks, and constructability issues.
Participate in Safety in Design (SiD) workshops and maintain design risk registers.
Procurement & Technical Support
Prepare equipment specifications, datasheets, and technical schedules for procurement.
Evaluate vendor submissions and provide technical support during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
Provide technical support during construction, installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning phases.
Respond to RFIs and ensure as-built documentation reflects installed systems.
Stakeholder & Client Interface
Act as the primary technical contact for primary electrical design matters.
Interface with clients, Owner's Engineers, NSPs/TNSPs, and participate in technical meetings and design reviews.
Qualifications
Mandatory
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
5-15 years of experiencein primary electrical design for mid to senior-level candidates.
RPEQ or equivalent certification from states outside of Queensland.
Proven experience in substations (MV/HV/EHV) and renewable energy projects (solar, wind, BESS).
Chartered Engineer (CPEng) certification.
Familiarity with NSP/TNSP standards and connection processes.
Experience in EPC/EPCM or Owner's Engineer roles.
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📌 Design Lead - Primary (Queensland)
🏢 Enemix
📍 Queensland