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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in HV substation primary design, including layouts, equipment selection, and compliance with standards. Proven ability to coordinate with stakeholders and provide technical direction while managing multiple design tasks effectively.
Highest-signal resume keywords
HV Substation Primary DesignEquipment SelectionInsulation CoordinationStakeholder CoordinationBachelor of Electrical Engineering
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
LayoutsEquipment SpecificationEarthing DesignHV DesignShort-Circuit Duty ChecksTechnical DirectionBid DevelopmentProposal SupportSafety-In-Design WorkshopsConstructability Assessments
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationStakeholder CoordinationMentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
Chartered StatusCPEngRPEQRPEV
Industry Keywords
ConsultingRailUtilitiesDNSPsTNSPsCompliance StandardsEngineering ProcessesContinuous Improvement
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Deliver HV substation primary design (11kV–220kV+) including layouts, sections, equipment placement and GA drawings
- Perform equipment selection for transformers, circuit breakers, disconnectors, busbars, surge arresters and earthing systems
- Support insulation coordination, short-circuit duty checks and HV equipment ratings
- Develop and review earthing designs, lightning protection layouts and clearances
- Ensure compliance with standards, client requirements and rail/delivery frameworks
- Work closely with Secondary, SCADA, E&B and project delivery teams to ensure integrated designs
- Coordinate with clients, utilities and suppliers during design and construction phases
- Support design reviews, constructability assessments and safety-in-design workshops
- Provide technical direction and mentoring to junior engineers
- Contribute to bid development and proposal support across sectors
- Assist with continuous improvement of standards, tools and engineering processes
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Washington Accord accredited or equivalent)
- Chartered status desirable (or progression toward CPEng / RPEQ / RPEV)
- Proven experience delivering HV substation primary engineering within consulting, rail or utilities
- Strong technical skills in layouts, equipment specification, earthing and HV design
- Experience with DNSPs/TNSPs highly desirable
- Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
- Ability to manage multiple design tasks and deadlines
Benefits
Comp & perks- Genuine opportunities for professional development, certification and career progression
- Flexible work arrangements and work/life balance
- National career pathways and exposure to multidisciplinary teams
- Access to iconic projects in Transport, Energy and Defence
- A collaborative, people-first culture where you are valued and supported