Senior Protection & Control Engineer (Secondary Systems) | HV/EHV Substations

Melbourne

About us

Our client are delivering renewable energy and transmission infrastructure across the APAC region. Their work covers T&D; lines and substations, solar, wind and BESS projects. We’re known for responsive service, cutting-edge solutions and a value engineering approach.

The role

We’re looking for a Senior Protection & Control Engineer to lead secondary system design on high voltage T&D; and renewable projects. You’ll deliver studies and designs from tender through detailed design, and provide technical leadership and mentoring to our P&C; design team.

What you’ll do
Deliver P&C; design for EHV/HV substations, including protection philosophy, SLDs, line, transformer, busbar and MV switchboard schemes, panel schematics, DC/auxiliary systems, SCADA IO and IEC 61850 GOOSE design
Carry out load flow, short circuit, protection coordination and relay setting studies, plus IED configuration and programming
Support procurement,



including relay/IED specification, CT/VT requirements, panel drawing review and factory testing
Manage design budgets, schedules, quality reviews and Safety in Design
Review drafting output and mentor engineers and drafters
Build solid client relationships and advise senior management

About you
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical (Power Systems) Engineering
15+ years’ P&C; design experience on utility substations or large-scale renewable and T&D; projects
Delivered EHV substation P&C; design (IEC 61850 preferred)
Proficiency in DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS/E, PSCAD or ETAP, IED configuration software and AutoCAD
Sound knowledge of engineering standards, H&S; legislation and Safety in Design
Skilled membership of a national or international engineering body
Excellent report writing, presentation and communication skills

📌 Secondary Design Engineer Melbourne
🏢 Brunel
📍 Melbourne