Principal Electrical Engineer - Substations
Principal Electrical Engineer - Substations
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05-04-2025
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Job Description
Enerven specialises in the design construction and maintenance of electrical telecommunications and renewable infrastructure with specific expertise and experience relating to South Australias distribution and transmission network infrastructure.
Working at Enerven you will play a major role in building and transforming the infrastructure which will revolutionise the energy industry and create a more sustainable future for all Australians. Our nationwide initiatives are at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution.
At Enerven were focussed on connecting you with tomorrow.
About the role
Reporting to the Lead Electrical Engineer the Principal Electrical Engineer is responsible for developing designs associated with HV substations and renewables systems including cable rating insulation coordination earthing and lighting.
Day to day duties
This role will be required to write and manage technical specifications (template and project specific) for low and high voltage electrical equipment up to 500kV electrical engineering design studies and project support for Enervens substation and renewables program.
In addition this role is responsible for providing expertise and technical authority of electrical engineering studies for substations and transmission and will also be responsible to mentor and develop engineers within the Electrical Engineering discipline as well as lead the development and delivery of processes procedures and templates to improve the efficiency and quality of engineering output. You will have a key working relationship with the business development team supporting complex projects to ensure optimal solutions by assisting in preparation of conceptual designs estimates and project proposals and the ability to work closely with and provide guidance to engineers designers and drafters.
About you
You will be required to have detailed knowledge of substation design and engineering principles lighting lightning earthing HV cable engineering solar design and transmission. You will also be competent with technical management skills in leading structuring and delivering processes procedures and templates along with estimating skills for engineering and have a vast knowledge in developing and reviewing protection and control schemes for distance differential and feeder over current and other common protections and major substation equipment.
Specific qualifications and experience required include:
- University degree in Engineering with Energy applicable focus
- Registered with Engineers Australia desirable
- RPEQ registration desirable
- Project and Design Leadership / Management experience
- Experience carrying out designs for one or more transmission utility companies in the relevant state (e.g. Powerlink TransGrid)
- Onsite project experience
- Current drivers licence
About us
At Enerven we want our work to make a difference. By connecting ideas people and technology were constantly learning adapting and designing solutions that are safer more sustainable and more costeffective. We offer awardwinning national recognised training an outstanding culture of safety and wellbeing and a supportive environment that fosters and recognises achievement.
Just some of the benefits include
- Flexitime accrual
- Excellent working conditions with a supportive leadership team
- 17.5 leave loading on annual leave
- 12.5 superannuation
- Leadership and career development opportunities
- Up to $900 in electricity reimbursement each year
- Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme
- Paid parental leave
Given safety is at the forefront of everything we do candidates will undergo comprehensive preemployment screening including a medical and a police check.
Dont let this opportunity pass you by. For further information or any queries about this role reach out to us at
Your journey towards a brighter greener future starts here!
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