Senior Electrical Engineer - Transmission

Senior Electrical Engineer – Transmission
Senior Electrical Engineer – Transmission

Location: Canberra, ACT Salary: Competitive + Benefits Job Type: Permanent

Your new company: A leading energy network provider delivering safe, reliable, and innovative electricity solutions. This organisation is committed to shaping the future of energy through advanced technologies and best-practice engineering standards.
Your new role As Senior Electrical Engineer – Transmission, you will develop and maintain design standards for sub-transmission assets, including 132/11kV zone substations, 132kV overhead lines, underground cables, and associated protection and control systems. You will provide subject matter expertise and strengthen high-voltage design capability across primary and secondary systems.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Develop and maintain technical design standards and specifications for sub-transmission assets.
  • Provide expertise in 132kV primary plant layout, protection system design, and IEC 61850-based secondary systems.
  • Prepare and review standard drawings, technical manuals, and construction specifications.
  • Assess and implement new technologies and engineering solutions aligned with operational and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage external engineering consultants and ensure quality deliverables.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders across planning, design, operations, and asset management.
  • Ensure compliance with legislation, codes, and safety standards.
What you’ll need to succeed:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and ACT Professional Engineering Registration (or ability to obtain).
  • Deep technical expertise in at least one of the following:
    • Primary electrical substation design
    • Transmission line design
    • Protection and secondary systems design
  • Strong understanding of Australian and international standards and regulatory obligations.
  • Experience preparing technical standards and design drawings within a utility or consulting environment.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
What you’ll get in return:
  • Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects shaping the region’s energy future.
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Professional development and career progression opportunities.


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Conor.mace@hays.com.au

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Energy, Utilities & Mining
Location
ACT - Canberra
Specialism
Energy
Pay
Competitive + 16% superannuation
Ref:
2966615

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Conor Mace, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sydney City
Level 13, Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square

Telephone: +61448478068

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