Overview
An exciting opportunity for a UK-based engineer to relocate to Australia and join a high-performing transmission development team delivering critical high-voltage (HV) infrastructure across the national electricity network.
This position is ideal for an experienced Primary Engineer or Substation Design Engineer who wants to play a key role in shaping the future of energy — supporting the development and delivery of major grid-scale projects that will run for the next 10–15 years. You’ll be involved in early-stage engineering, technical assurance, and stakeholder collaboration from concept through to construction.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead development of scopes and specifications for both brownfield and greenfield HV substation projects.
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Provide engineering assurance on protection, control, and primary plant designs.
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Carry out technical reviews focused on constructability, maintainability, operability, and safety.
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Support schedule planning, estimation, and commercial input for internal and external customer projects.
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Influence design outcomes, technical standards, staging, and commissioning approaches.
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Liaise with project managers, estimators, delivery partners, and customers to ensure aligned project delivery.
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Contribute to the mentoring of junior engineers and continuous improvement of engineering processes.
Qualifications & Experience
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Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
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10+ years’ experience in HV substation or transmission network engineering (132kV and above preferred).
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Detailed knowledge of substation layouts, plant specification, and associated design principles.
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Strong understanding of project lifecycles from feasibility through to construction and commissioning.
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Ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly to non-engineers and project stakeholders.
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UK Chartered or Incorporated status desirable. Registration as a Professional Engineer (RPEV) in Victoria required — full support will be provided to convert UK qualifications.
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Full driving licence required.
Relocation & Benefits
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Visa sponsorship provided for successful UK candidates.
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Assistance with relocation costs including flights and initial accommodation.
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Long term secure work forecasted across major infrastructure programmes.
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Full support to transfer UK qualifications and training into Australian equivalents (e.g., RPEV).
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Be part of a supportive team with access to learning, mentoring, and career development pathways.
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Join an organisation committed to innovation, sustainability, and delivering long-term energy solutions for Australia.
Why Apply?
Make the move to Australia and bring your HV engineering expertise to a future-focused environment — play a leading role in the country’s energy transformation while enjoying a lifestyle change down under.