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Aurecon

Senior Electrical Primary Engineer, Energy

Aurecon

. Deliver high-voltage substation primary designs up to 330kV, including layouts, general arrangements, and key electrical diagrams .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timePerth • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in high-voltage substation primary design, including layouts and equipment specification, while ensuring compliance with Western Power and Australian Standards. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage project deliverables effectively.

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High-Voltage Substation DesignEquipment SpecificationEngineering CalculationsTechnical CommunicationProject Management

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Hard Skills
Electrical Engineering DegreeSubstation DesignEarthing DesignInsulation CoordinationLightning ProtectionConductor DesignDesign Report PreparationSpecifications Development
Soft Skills
CollaborationEffective CommunicationPrioritization
Industry Keywords
Western PowerAustralian StandardsUtility SectorMining SectorInfrastructure Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Deliver high-voltage substation primary designs up to 330kV, including layouts, general arrangements, and key electrical diagrams
  • Specify and select primary plant equipment, including transformers, switchgear, instrument transformers, surge arresters, and busbar systems
  • Perform engineering studies and calculations covering earthing, insulation coordination, lightning protection, and conductor design
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop safe, reliable, and constructable solutions for utility, mining, and infrastructure clients
  • Lead technical reviews and support design approvals
  • Provide engineering input through construction, testing, and commissioning phases
  • Apply Western Power, Australian Standards, and relevant industry requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Experience delivering HV substation primary design projects within Australia
  • Proven capability in substation design, equipment specification, and engineering calculations for transmission and distribution networks
  • Experience working to Western Power requirements and/or delivering projects for utility, mining, or industrial network operators
  • Strong technical communication skills
  • Ability to prepare design reports, specifications, and client-facing documentation
  • Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary project teams
  • Experience managing competing priorities while delivering quality outcomes for clients and stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Part-time or flexible working arrangements welcomed
  • Career growth and development opportunities
  • Opportunity to work on complex infrastructure challenges
  • Diverse and inclusive work environment
  • Opportunity to make a real impact
  • Recruitment adjustments available