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About the Role
ACCIONA Mechanical & Electrical is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer – HV/Primary to design and deliver high-voltage substations and primary plant systems for Australia’s clean-energy transition. This role focuses on developing cost-effective, technically robust design solutions with an emphasis on constructability for a variety of infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
- Apply mechanical and electrical engineering principles to independently develop system designs that meet project specifications and incorporate RAM principles
- Develop and refine design components with supervision, ensuring alignment with overall system requirements
- Use modelling and simulation tools to optimise and validate system performance and Compliance
- Prepare and review technical documentation, including design drawings, reports, and specifications
- Perform Safety in Design assessments and integrate safety considerations into design decisions
- Collaborate with other teams to integrate mechanical, electrical, controls, and communications systems
- Coordinate effectively across disciplines to ensure design integration and resolve interface issues
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Chartered Status (including RPEV, RPEQ, NER & CPEng), or the ability to achieve within 6 months of commencing, is desirable
- 4+ years’ HV/primary design experience for transmission networks (220kV+)
- Expertise in HV equipment selection, substation layouts, bus arrangements, earthing, insulation coordination, and primary plant integration
- Solid understanding of HV transmission standards, TNSP/utility requirements, and relevant design codes
- Strong in producing clear primary drawings, including GA layouts, SLDs, schematics, equipment schedules, and technical reports
- Tier 1/Tier 2 EPC or TNSP experience highly regarded but not essential
Skills
- HV/primary systems capability
- Mechanical and electrical engineering principles
- Modelling and simulation tools
- Safety in Design assessments
- Collaboration
- Coordination across disciplines
Location
- Brisbane
- Sydney
- Perth
- Melbourne
Work Type
- FIFO
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 4+ years’ HV/primary design experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Salary/Compensations
- Annual pay review and discretionary bonus
Benefits
- Project Allowance and LAFH allowance where applicable
- Professional development opportunities
- Income protection and discounted Private Health options
- Salary packaging and Novated leases
About the Company
- ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society.
- ACCIONA Mechanical & Electrical is a specialist division within ACCIONA, delivering end-to-end mechanical and electrical design, construction, installation and commissioning services that support the transition to a low-carbon future.
- ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies.
- Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development.
- ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity.
- Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.