Lead substation and HV grid connection commissioning at EPEC Group.
Permanent role in South Brisbane with site travel.
15th October, ****
About Us
EPEC Group is a nationally recognised high-voltage engineering and EPC partner, providing HV power engineering, EPC (for substations, lines and BESS BoP), testing and compliance services, along with market modelling, SCADA and Hardware-in-the-Loop capability.
Since being founded in ****, EPEC has grown rapidly to become a trusted delivery partner on some of Australia's most complex renewable energy projects, from 400 MW solar farms and 200 MW battery storage systems to 330 kV substations delivered for international developers entering the Australian market for the first time.
Founded by specialists in power system engineering, project delivery and generator compliance, our mission is to simplify the grid connection process and remove the uncertainty that costs projects time and money.
We manage connections to the National Electricity Market (NEM) through end-to-end solutions, from pre-enquiry through to connection, registration, testing, compliance and commercial operations.
What sets EPEC apart is that everything is delivered in-house: power system modelling, EPC construction, SCADA, commissioning and compliance testing, all under one roof and one point of accountability.
The Role
We are looking for a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead the commissioning and integration of substation and HV grid connection projects.
This is a permanent role based in our South Brisbane office with regular site work.
You will work closely with our design,



SCADA and construction teams to deliver commissioning plans that meet the expectations of clients and upstream parties such as AEMO and NSPs.
Responsibilities
Manage the commissioning and integration of substation projects through internal staff and external contractors
Lead HV pre-commissioning and energisation
Develop commissioning plans, outage plans, inspection and test plans and secondary works programs acceptable to clients, AEMO and NSPs
Review primary and secondary designs for large-scale HV grid connection projects and advise from concept through detailed design
Manage external testing and commissioning contracts, including the technical interfaces between new works and the operating network
Integrate protection and SCADA control systems with the SCADA team
Investigate plant outages, coordinate corrective actions and lead close-out of commissioning issuesSupport Hold Point testing enablement and testing on large-scale network generators, including preparation of Hold Point Test Reports
Lead WHS obligations and make sure all works meet legislative and client requirements
About You
Bachelor's degree in Engineering acceptable for membership of Engineers Australia in the Professional Engineering category




5 years' experience as a commissioning engineer, including leading the commissioning of substation primary plant and secondary systems
Experience delivering multi-discipline HV grid connection projects
Sound knowledge of network primary plant, communications, protection, metering and control systems
Knowledge of HV substation safety requirements and relevant acts, regulations and codes of practice
Ability to read and interpret complex electrical circuit diagrams, schematics and manuals
Strong experience in AutoCAD and the Microsoft Office Suite
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Current C Class Driver's Licence and Construction White Card
Willingness to travel to and from sites
Why Join EPEC Group?
You will lead commissioning on large-scale grid connection projects with the design, SCADA and construction teams in the same business, so issues are resolved quickly and your input is heard early.
You will join a growing team in our new South Brisbane office, with real opportunities to build your leadership and technical profile.
What we offer:
Work on complex, high-impact infrastructure projects
Fully stocked snack bar and drinks
Collaborate with high-performing teams and industry experts
Enjoy a culture that values growth, innovation, and collaboration
Opportunities for leadership, development, and career progression
Frequent team and social events
In office barista (Brisbane office)
Professional memberships
Access to EAP and novated leasing
Flexible working to support work/life balance
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📌 Senior Commissioning Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 EPEC Group
📍 Brisbane