Senior Electrical Engineer - Primary, Secondary & Protection

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 recent 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

CPEng or working towards Chartered status

Proven experience delivering HV primary, secondary and protection designs

Strong 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 opportunity 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.

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📌 Senior Electrical Engineer - Primary, Secondary & Protection (New South Wales)
🏢 Syscon Pte.
📍 New South Wales