Equipment Engineer - Substations - ( L3 )

Role Summary

Stantec’s Power team in Australia is currently offering exciting opportunities for Equipment Engineers to work on a variety of HV (11kV and above) / EHV (132kV and above) AIS/GIS AC and DC substation projects throughout Australia. Equipment Engineers are responsible for major equipment such as power transformers, STATCOMS, station service transformers, circuit breakers, HV/MV GIS, metal‑clad switchgear, disconnect switching, circuit switchers, fuse cut‑outs, instrument transformers, series capacitors, shunt reactors, surge arresters, wave traps, NGR, power cables, etc. for HV/EHV AC and DC substation projects. They will work within a multi‑disciplinary team to support the development of efficient and reliable substations for our clients. They will coordinate the planning and technical activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion.

Key responsibilities include:

- Prepare technical specifications for major equipment, construction and Testing & Commissioning.
- Provide technical support for procurement, construction and commissioning.
- Review and approve vendor drawings for new equipment.
- Review and approve test results from pre and post testing work, sign off on Test Report Cover Sheet (TRCS) for new equipment.
- Review field delegation report to check work is done satisfactory.
- Develop safe engineering solutions by using initiative and judgement to perform activities such as developing designs, analysing and resolving problems, and interpreting engineering specifications on complex assignments for projects and/or operations.
- Perform periodic tasks independently which may include on‑site construction quality control and monitoring to ensure design compliance.
- Engage with the engineering team where engineering problems are difficult, complex, or unusual, to support management of engineering risk.
- Assist in preparing proposals, project plans and estimate.
- Coordinate with other disciplines during project execution to solve challenging technical issues.
- Follow internal QA/QC procedures to deliver high quality engineering service to the clients.
- Design/Engineering in Electrical may be required to complete deliverables.

About You

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred)
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in equipment engineering for HV/EHV substations, ideally within Australian utility or transmission environments
- Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)



registered with Engineers Australia
- Strong experience with primary substation equipment including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, GIS, reactors, capacitors, instrument transformers and associated plant
- Experience preparing technical specifications, reviewing vendor designs, and supporting equipment procurement activities
- Exposure to testing and commissioning of HV/EHV substation equipment (desirable)
- Understanding of Civil/Structural and Protection & Control interfaces within substation projects
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and MicroStation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, suppliers, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality outcomes within project timeframes
- Valid Australian driver's licence

What we offer

- Flexible start and finish times, hybrid and part‑time options‑to help you thrive whilst juggling life's commitments
- Paid parental leave (14 weeks full pay or option to take it at half pay equivalent)
- Career development through mentoring, training, and leadership pathways
- Inclusive employee networks like and
- Salary packaging and salary continuance insurance
- Mental health and wellbeing support, including EAP
- Recognition programs and service awards

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working in 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work‑life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI, neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport,



fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together. We are committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We're better together when different perspectives are welcomed and valued, and we're committed to a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us.

Salary

Salary offering ranges from $180,000 to $220,000 per annum, plus super and up to 50% bonus potential.

Location

Primary Location: Sydney, Current South Wales

Other Locations: Melbourne, Victoria; South Brisbane, Queensland; Wollongong, New South Wales

Contract

Employment type: Regular (Full‑time, Permanent)

Travel

No travel required.

Working hours

Full‑time.

Benefits

- Industry leading salaries reviewed annually.
- 20 Days of annual leave per year + the ability to accrue an additional 8 hours every 4 weeks (33 days in total)
- Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)
- Salary packaging and novated leases
- Paid professional membership fees
- Life/Health insurance discounts
- Employee stock purchase plans
- Paid parental leave
- Personal career development plans
- Growth and promotion opportunities

Stantec provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programmes to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.

Stantec is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans.

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📌 Equipment Engineer - Substations (Sydney)
🏢 Stantec Australia
📍 Sydney