Substation engineer Jobs

A Substation Engineer in Australia is responsible for designing, installing, maintaining, and upgrading electrical substations that support power distribution and transmission networks. They work with high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) systems, ensuring reliability, safety, and compliance with Australian electrical standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Substation Design & Engineering: Develop electrical layouts, schematics, and protection systems for substations.
• Installation & Commissioning: Oversee the construction, testing, and commissioning of new substations and upgrades.
• Power System Analysis: Conduct load flow, fault analysis, and relay coordination studies.
• Equipment Selection & Integration: Specify and integrate transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and protection relays.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with Australian Electrical Standards (AS 2067, AS/NZS 3000, and NER).
• Project Management: Collaborate with utility providers, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver substation projects on time and within budget.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve faults in electrical systems, ensuring continuous operation.
• Sustainability & Innovation: Implement modern technologies, such as digital substations and renewable energy integration.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of HV and MV electrical systems (typically 11kV – 500kV).
• Experience with substation design software (e.g., ETAP, DigSILENT, AutoCAD, Revit).
• Knowledge of SCADA systems, protection relays, and switchgear.
• Familiarity with Australian Grid Codes and National Electricity Rules (NER).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage projects and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Job Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in substation design, construction, or maintenance.
• Familiarity with utility networks (e.g., TransGrid, Powerlink, Ausgrid, Western Power).
• Ability to conduct site visits and work in both office and field environments.
• High voltage (HV) switching qualification (advantageous).