Principle Electrical Engineer
Location: Brisbane, QLD
We are a leading engineering firm specializing in power systems, substations, and electrical infrastructure for oil & gas, renewable energy, and industrial sectors. Our expertise spans FEED, detailed design, protection systems, and power system analysis, delivering high-quality solutions that ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance. With a strong focus on innovation and talent development, we provide a dynamic and collaborative environment where engineers can lead impactful projects and drive industry advancements.
The Role:
- Perform FEED and Detailed Design for substation equipment and systems, including Protection Design, AC/DC Switchgear, Switchyard, Substation Building and Auxiliaries
- Conduct protection coordination, load flow, short circuit, harmonic & flicker, motor starting, transient stability, arc flash
- Review Earthing systems, including Step and Touch Potential, EPR, Earth Grid Design, and Portable Earthing.
- Develop protection and metering schemes, conduct technical and economic feasibility studies, and provide technical support for estimating and project framing.
- Assist in the development of engineering standards, processes, and systems, while supervising and training engineers and graduates.
- Lead substation process design, including layout planning, equipment selection, automation strategies, and integration of protection and control systems.
- Ensure substation process safety, adhering to industry standards, risk assessments, and operational best practices.
The Person:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
- Chartered Engineer status (CPEng) and RPEQ registration are required.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in power systems engineering, preferably within oil & gas or renewable energy sectors.
- Strong understanding of HV and MV substations, control, automation, protection, and communications systems.
- Experienced in generating design scopes, specifications, and project estimating.
- Proficient in developing detailed technical reports and formulating concise technical arguments.
- Experienced in supervision, direction, coaching, and mentoring of Engineers/Junior Engineers.
- Skilled in producing detailed, professional, and accurate designs, documents, and reports.