Lead the design and implementation of secondary and protection systems for transmission and distribution substations up to 500kV
Provide technical leadership across complex projects, ensuring high-quality and fit-for-purpose outcomes
Lead and mentor engineers, supporting technical development, knowledge sharing and capability growth
Develop and review protection schemes, secondary systems, fault studies and power system analyses
Partner with clients to provide technical advice, project scoping and practical delivery solutions
Support project pursuits, client relationships and the continued growth of Beca's Power business
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver major energy infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand
Contribute to renewable energy and power projects across the project lifecycle
Requirements
Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering
Chartered, Registered Professional Engineer status or working towards professional registration
Extensive experience delivering secondary and protection designs for transmission and distribution projects
Experience with protection relays, substation automation systems and commissioning
Proven ability to provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and support team development
Strong stakeholder engagement,



communication and problem-solving skills
Practical and client-focused approach
Engineering consultancy experience is advantageous but not essential
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing secondary and protection systems for high-voltage substations, with a strong focus on technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery in the energy sector.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Electrical Engineering Degree
Chartered Professional Engineer Status
Secondary And Protection Design Experience
Protection Relays And Substation Automation
Technical Leadership And Mentoring
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
Secondary System Design
Protection Scheme Development
Fault Studies
Power System Analysis
Project Scoping
Soft Skills
Stakeholder Engagement
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Client-Focused Approach
Certifications & Qualifications
Chartered Skilled Engineer
Registered Professional Engineer
Industry Keywords
Transmission And Distribution Substations
Energy Infrastructure Projects
Renewable Energy Projects
Engineering Consultancy
Tools & Technologies
Protection Relays
Substation Automation Systems
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📌 Lead Secondary & Protection Engineer (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne