Principal Secondary Systems Engineer

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Due to a strong project pipeline, we are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Energy Team as a Principal level Secondary Systems engineer based in Melbourne (or Adelaide). This would suit an experienced Secondary Engineer with prior experience in technical leadership on projects with strong knowledge of Australian Design Standards. You will be working on some major projects across both the transmission and distribution space.

What will a day in this role look like:

• Act as Technical Lead on projects including managing delivery, verifying detailed design and monitor project measures ensuring on-time, under budget high-quality delivery to our clients.
• Work closely with our multidisciplinary team of Engineers in a client-facing role fostering and developing relationships, on a variety of projects across various market sectors including; transmission and distribution, renewables, traction power an building services sector.
• Overall team management of the secondary systems team, including work and resource allocation, oversight of projects and helping the team develop professionally. 
• Collaborate with the team, and senior leadership to develop innovative solutions to our clients assisting with bids, tenders and business development activities.

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.  

What are we looking for from you?

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar) with RPEV (or equivalent) or ability to obtain.
• Evidence of technical competency and project leadership experience in Secondary System projects alongside a detailed knowledge of Secondary Systems and equipment.
• Ability to work independently on projects in Protection and Control, while working closely with major client accounts.
• Prior involvement in delivery of detailed scope and specifications, detailed design, review sign off, report writing and relay configurations.
• Proven understanding of sub-transmission and distribution system protection and control Australian Standards.

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You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

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Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.