Job Description
An established engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Engineer - Secondary & Protection to join its growing Power & Electrification team. This is a senior technical leadership opportunity for an experienced engineer to lead complex transmission, distribution, renewable energy, and power infrastructure projects across Australia.
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The Role
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As a Principal Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across major projects, oversee engineering design delivery, mentor junior and senior engineers, and contribute to business growth through client engagement and project development.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead secondary and protection design across complex power infrastructure projects.
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Ensure quality assurance through review and approval of engineering deliverables.
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Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
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Support business development activities, proposals, and client engagement.
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Develop and implement engineering standards and best practices.
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Work closely with utilities, contractors,



developers, and project stakeholders.
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About You
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Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
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10+ years' experience in Secondary & Protection Engineering.
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Strong background across transmission, distribution, substations, or renewable energy projects.
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Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership is highly regarded.
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Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering complex engineering projects.
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Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
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What's on Offer
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Principal-level leadership role
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Exposure to major energy and power infrastructure projects
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Flexible Melbourne or Sydney location
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Solid pipeline of transmission, renewable energy, and electrification work
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Opportunity to influence technical standards and mentor the next generation of engineers
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📌 Senior Engineer - Secondary & Protection (Victoria)
🏢 Lvi Associates
📍 Victoria