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About the Role
As a Senior Electrical Designer, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of Electrical Balance of Plant (EBOP) projects for wind farms, solar farms, and BESS developments, while also supporting the delivery of HV transmission and distribution infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of technical disciplines, collaborate with experienced engineers and designers, and contribute to significant energy projects in Australia.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality electrical design documentation for HV substations, utility infrastructure, and renewable energy projects.
- Develop primary design deliverables including equipment layouts, cable routing, earthing systems, conduit layouts, and detailed construction drawings.
- Support the coordination and delivery of multidisciplinary design packages to meet project and client requirements.
- Contribute to HV and LV power system designs, equipment selection, and technical solutions for complex energy infrastructure projects.
- Collaborate with engineers and project teams to enhance design quality, project delivery, and technical outcomes.
- Help shape the delivery of renewable energy, transmission, and power infrastructure projects that support Australia's evolving energy sector.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering.
- 8+ years' experience within a design consultancy environment.
- Strong experience in HV substation design and detailed design delivery using MicroStation and AutoCAD.
- Experience delivering electrical engineering designs across renewable energy, transmission, substations, power generation, hydrogen, oil & gas, or related energy sectors.
- Proven capability undertaking LV and HV power generation and distribution systems design, including equipment selection such as transformers, circuit breakers, and associated electrical infrastructure.
- Experience completing HV and LV power system studies including load flow, short circuit, cable sizing, arc flash, discrimination and protection, earthing, and harmonics assessments.
- Proficiency using electrical modelling software such as ETAP, EMTP, or PSCAD.
- Strong understanding of relevant Australian Standards, including AS 2067, IEEE 80, AS/NZS 1768, AS 3000, AS 3008, IEEE 1584, and NFPA 70.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Previous experience delivering Australian projects.
- Experience in High Voltage and Low Voltage Switchboard design in accordance with AS 61439.
- Exposure to instrumentation and control systems.
- Must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or hold full Australian working rights.
Skills
- MicroStation
- AutoCAD
- ETAP
- EMTP
- PSCAD
- Electrical design
- HV substation design
- Renewable energy project design
- Transmission infrastructure design
- Power system studies
- Equipment selection
- Project delivery
- Technical problem-solving
- Communication
- Organisation
Location
- Sydney
- Melbourne
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
- 8+ years
Education Level
- Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration
- Support for professional development
About the Company
- Fyfe is an Australian multidisciplinary consultancy across engineering, environment, planning, and surveying.
- We partner with clients across the Energy & Resources and Property & Infrastructure sectors to deliver high-quality, commercially pragmatic solutions with a strong focus on client service and project delivery.
- You'll have the opportunity to work on nationally significant energy projects while contributing to the growth of our Power & Electrification capability.
- You'll be trusted to apply your expertise, collaborate with industry-leading professionals, and influence outcomes that support Australia's changing energy landscape.