Design & Build Recruitment – Sydney CBD NSW

Position: Principal Electrical Engineer
Location:Sydney
Salary: $180–$200k +
Company: National Engineering Consultancy
Projects: Energy Infrastructure & Defence Infrastructure (33kV, 66kV, & 132kV, including Substations, Solar Plants & BESS).

We’re seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Sydney to join the national HV Design & Power Systems team and take on the role of technical lead for major national projects, some valued at up to $100 million.

Why join?
Reliable and growing business, with a secured project pipeline for the next 3 years.
Prospect to deliver on large-scale projects, with full infrastructure scope (up to $100 million each).
Work in a diverse and inclusive setting with teams and offices across Australia.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide HV systems modelling, grid connection studies, protection studies, earthing designs,



and technical advice/designs for private HV networks, solar farms, and battery energy storage systems.
Produce technical documentation, specifications, and datasheets for electrical equipment (switchgear, transformers, protection & control systems).
Manage relationships with AEMO, DNSPs, and TNSPs.

What you’ll bring:
Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g., BSc Engineering).
CPEng or eligibility to obtain.
10+ years’ experience in HV design.
Proven capability with power system modelling tools such as ETAP, PowerFactory, or PSCAD.
Experience in earthing design and simulation software (e.g., CDEGS).
Strong knowledge of Australian standards.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
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📌 Principal Electrical Engineer Sydney
🏢 Design And Build Recruitment
📍 Sydney