We’re recruiting a Senior Secondary Design Engineer in Perth on behalf of our client, a transmission and distribution business.
You’ll report to the engineering leadership team. The role suits someone with solid hands-on secondary design experience who can lead technical work packages from concept through to construction. You’ll work across a variety of projects, mentor junior engineers, and help shape design standards and processes across the organisation.
Responsibilities
Lead and deliver secondary design packages, covering protection, control, SCADA, metering and auxiliary AC/DC systems
Prepare and review schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules and panel layouts in line with relevant standards and codes
Select and specify secondary equipment, including protection relays, IEDs, RTUs and control panels
Oversee the technical quality of design outputs from internal design teams and external consultants
Work with clients,
stakeholders and internal project teams to understand design requirements and constraints
Carry out site assessments and inspections to inform and validate design solutions
Support tendering and estimating by developing scopes, cost estimates and technical input
Make sure designs meet regulatory, safety and network requirements
Mentor and guide graduate and junior engineers
Experience
Extensive secondary systems design experience in the utilities, infrastructure or industrial sector
Proven track record leading secondary design packages on medium to large-scale projects
Solid knowledge of protection and control schemes, substation automation and IEC 61850
Skilled in industry-standard design and drafting software
Able to manage competing priorities across several projects at once
Experience working directly with clients and external stakeholders
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline