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 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
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 ****, AS/NZS ***** and protection coordination principles
Solid 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 (Sydney)
🏢 Syscon Pte.
📍 Sydney