Senior Electrical Engineer – HV Earthing / Power Systems
Specialist consultancy | Newcastle-based | National infrastructure exposure
The Opportunity
Verve Partners are partnering with a highly regarded specialist electrical engineering consultancy with a long-established presence in Newcastle and a national project footprint.
This is not a generalist electrical role.
The position sits within a highly technical engineering team delivering specialist high voltage earthing, testing, analysis, reporting and design solutions across critical infrastructure projects.
With continued demand across major infrastructure, utilities, transport, mining and renewable energy projects, the business is looking to appoint a Senior Electrical Engineer who can bring strong technical judgement, lead project outcomes and work closely with senior leaders, clients and developing engineers.
Your role will include:
Leading HV earthing system analysis, design and reporting
Delivering and overseeing earthing testing, including soil resistivity, fall of potential and current injection testing
Preparing and reviewing technical designs, assessments, calculations, inspections and reports
Using specialist earthing design software, with CDEGS highly regarded
Applying broader HV power system knowledge, with PTW or ETAP experience desirable
Managing project scope, budgets, programme, risk and client expectations
About You
You will be an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in HV earthing and the confidence to operate in a senior technical capacity.
You will bring:
Extensive experience in HV earthing system engineering, analysis and reporting




Proven field testing experience across soil resistivity, fall of potential and current injection testing
Strong capability using CDEGS, or similar specialist earthing design software
Broader HV power system experience, ideally including PTW or ETAP
An Australian-recognised Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Strong project delivery capability across budgets, forecasting, timelines and client expectations
Confidence building and maintaining client relationships
Full Australian working rights
Core Benefits
Specialist HV earthing and power systems consultancy environment
Exposure to major infrastructure, utilities, rail, mining, renewables and industrial projects
Direct access to senior technical leaders
Genuine project ownership and client-facing responsibility
Professional development support and training budget
Professional fee support
Overtime / time in lieu arrangements for site work
Supportive, technically solid team environment
Why Verve Partners
We know the engineering market and we know where the real opportunities are.
At Verve Partners, we work closely with high-quality consultancies and infrastructure organisations, connecting experienced engineers with roles where they can genuinely make an impact.
Access to exclusive opportunities
A long-term partner in your career
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📌 Senior Electrical Engineer – Hv Earthing / Power Systems (Newcastle)
🏢 Verve Partners Pty
📍 Newcastle