Lead Electrical Engineer, HV/Primary

About the role

You lead HV primary design for substations and transmission assets. You guide multidisciplinary teams and work closely with secondary, civil and structural engineers. You produce accurate layouts, SLDs and reports, resolve design issues and embed Safety in Design. You mentor engineers and lift technical capability while ensuring compliance with Australian standards. Key Accountabilities Lead primary design lifecycle Resolve design conflicts and verify compliance Develop layouts, SLDs and schematics Embed Safety in Design and constructability Coordinate across engineering teams Review technical documents for accuracy Guide and mentor engineers Required Skills and Competencies Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering 7+ years HV primary design for transmission networks (220kV+) Chartered Status (including RPEV, RPEQ, NER & CPEng), or the ability to achieve within 6 months of commencing, is desirable Strong expertise in HV equipment selection, substation layouts, bus arrangements, earthing, insulation coordination, and primary plant integration Tier 1/Tier 2 EPC or TNSP experience highly regarded Solid understanding of HV transmission standards, TNSP/utility requirements, and relevant design codes. Proficient in producing clear primary drawings, including GA layouts, SLDs, schematics, equipment schedules, and technical reports. Experienced collaborating with secondary, civil, structural, and communications teams, as well as utilities and contractors. Skilled in reviewing designs for constructability, operability, maintainability, and safety compliance. Active mentor committed to quality, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement