Syscon delivers high voltage substation and customer connection projects across NSW for utility, industrial, renewable energy and infrastructure clients.
We're looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the primary, secondary and protection design of complex HV projects. From new substations and major upgrades to customer connections, you'll provide technical leadership, mentor detail designers and play a key role in delivering critical power infrastructure.
This role can be based in Wyong, Newcastle, Wagga Wagga or Western Sydney.
About the role
- Lead the primary, secondary and protection design of HV substations and customer connections
- Develop design concepts for transformers, switchgear, busbar arrangements and earthing systems
- Prepare and review protection studies, relay settings and fault level assessments
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to detail designers
- Manage technical submissions and stakeholder engagement with network authorities
- Support testing, commissioning and energisation activities alongside our dedicated T&C; team
- Work across utility, infrastructure, industrial and renewable energy projects
About you
- Degree qualified Electrical Engineer
- CPEng or working towards Chartered status
- Proven experience delivering HV primary, secondary and protection designs
- Solid knowledge of substations,
customer connections and protection systems
- Experience with protection relay platforms such as SEL, ABB, Siemens or GE
- Sound understanding of AS 2067, AS/NZS 61850 and protection coordination principles
- Strong communication skills and the ability to lead technical outcomes
- Current driver's licence
What's on offer
- Fully maintained company vehicle
- Technical leadership role with a clear pathway to Senior or Principal Engineer
- Diverse pipeline of substation, customer connection and infrastructure projects
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Support for Chartered Engineer accreditation and professional development
- Attractive salary package aligned to experience
- Backed by the strength and stability of the Forge Group and Borg Group, with the agility and technical focus of a specialist HV engineering business
Why Syscon?
At Syscon, you'll work on critical power infrastructure projects that keep communities, industry and businesses connected. You'll have the chance to influence technical outcomes, mentor others and build your career within a growing Australian-owned organisation.
If you're looking for a role that combines technical depth, project variety and long-term career growth, we'd love to hear from you.
📌 Senior Electrical Engineer - Primary, Secondary & Protection (Sydney)
🏢 Syscon
📍 Sydney