Job Description

About the Role

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We are seeking a Primary Design Engineer/Designer to join our supportive and passionate team. This role focuses on zone substation primary design, including:

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- 66kV GIS buildings
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- 22kV AIS systems
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- Control building design projects
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This is a hands‐on engineering role contributing to the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality substation designs from concept through to detailed design.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Deliver primary substation design solutions (including substations up to 500kV, earthing, lighting, and cable design)
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- Develop designs in line with AS 2067, relevant standards, and Safety in Design requirements
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- Coordinate with secondary, civil, and project teams to ensure integrated design delivery
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- Review and verify internal and external design outputs and manufacturer drawings
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- Support scoping and estimation of primary design works
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- Contribute to design standards, technical improvements, and innovation initiatives
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- Ensure designs meet safety, quality, and project objectives
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About You

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- Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)
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- Experience in the electrical/power industry, ideally within substation design
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- Strong understanding of primary substation design (distribution & sub‐transmission)
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- Experience with AutoCAD
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- Understanding of Safety in Design principles
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- Working towards or holding NER / RPEng / RPEV (or equivalent)
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- RPEQ (advantageous)
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Since 1976, Balpara has built a reputation for excellence in engineering, design, project management, and surveying. Our team supports clients across power utilities, civil and electrical consultancies, contractors, developers, councils, and transport authorities.

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We're guided by our values of Passion, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Respect and we invest in our people and their professional growth.

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Apply now!

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If you are ready to embrace a new challenge in your career and work with motivated, skilled Engineers, apply now!

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Please be advised that final stage applicants will be required to complete Assessments, Testing and a National Criminal Check.

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To submit your application in strict confidence, click the 'apply' button. If you require further information, please contact Marlien Kohle on 0415 804 882.

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To learn more about us or to view all Balpara job opportunities visit www.balpara.com.au

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📌 Primary Design Engineer/Designer (Victoria)
🏢 Balpara
📍 Victoria