Downer's Energy & Utilities business is seeking an Electrical Secondary Systems Engineer, to join our team based in Brisbane and or Adelaide
At Downer we plan, create and sustain.
Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and Current Zealand.
Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
The Opportunity
Downer's Energy & Utilities business is seeking an Electrical Engineer, Secondary Systems to join our Power engineering team, and will have specific expereince in Design, Construction or Commissioning of Utility Substation.
In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of secondary systems for high-voltage substations, producing accurate engineering designs, models, reports, settings and technical documentation.
Working closely with the Principal Engineer, project teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers, you will help deliver high-quality design packages that meet project, safety, quality, budget and schedule requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for an electrical engineer with substation experience who wants to strengthen their technical capability, contribute to major power infrastructure projects and progress towards leading an engineering design team
What we are looking for
Must have Design, Construction or Commissioning of Utility Substation experience
Qualification Electrical Engineering
Five years' experience in substation electrical engineering & RPEQ accredited
Knowledge of high-voltage substation design, layouts and transmission and distribution network components
Understanding of secondary protection and automation systems, including protection IEDs, SCADA control and monitoring, transformer monitoring and control, and AC and DC supply systems
The ability to develop,



read and design single-line diagrams, logic diagrams, electrical schematics, panel layouts and cable schedules
Experience preparing comprehensive design packages, technical documents and drawing registers
An understanding of quality assurance processes throughout the project lifecycle
Experience with electrical CAD software such as Bentley MicroStation or Autodesk AutoCAD
Awareness of electrical engineering software such as PowerFactory and PSCAD
Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills
The ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, clients, stakeholders and subcontractors
Thorough attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a changing project environment
Leadership aspirations and an interest in progressing towards leading an engineering design team
What we offer
Flexible working environment
Opportunity for career growth with structured frameworks and supportive-inclusive team
Competitive Salary and Employee Benefits
Valued and respected position, with supportive and experienced team
Work for a major ASX-listed company
About Energy & Utilities...
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure.
We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.
Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures.
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
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📌 Secondary Design Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 Downer
📍 Brisbane