Senior Electrical Secondary Design Engineer

Design the backbone of clean energy in a city where innovation meets coastal living.

Join a trailblazing engineering team in Newcastle, where world-class renewable projects meet laid-back beachside charm. If you're a Senior Electrical Engineer passionate about protection systems and secondary design for wind farms and large-scale battery storage, this is your chance to lead critical infrastructure that powers Australia's energy transition while surfing at sunrise or sipping Semillon in the Hunter Valley.

Your Mission:
Master Protection Systems: Lead cutting-edge HV substation designs, crafting protection schemes, relay settings, and control systems for wind farms and battery storage projects.
Solve Complex Challenges: Develop tripping/logic diagrams, configure IEC 61850-compliant networks, and oversee CT/VT sizing to ensure grid resilience.
Lead & Mentor: Guide junior engineers, coordinate equipment procurement, and provide technical leadership from concept to site commissioning.
Deliver Excellence: Balance precision with pace, ensuring designs meet AS/IEC standards and utility requirements while hitting project milestones.

Why Newcastle & the Hunter?
Coastal playground: Live minutes from iconic surf beaches like Merewether, coastal trails, and Lake Macquary's tranquil waters.
Weekend escapes: Explore the Hunter Valley vineyards, hot air balloon rides, and farm-to-table dining just 30 minutes away.
️ Affordable, vibrant living: Enjoy 40% lower housing costs than Sydney, a revitalised CBD with buzzing eateries, and a thriving arts scene.
Adventure-ready: Hike Barrington Tops rainforests, sandboard Stockton Dunes, or cycle Throsby Creeks greenways.

What We Offer:
Relocation support: Financial assistance + insider tips to settle into Newcastle seamlessly.
Flexible work: Balance site visits with beach mornings or family time.
Career growth: Lead nationally significant projects with CPEng mentorship.
Competitive package: Attractive salary + bonuses + vehicle allowance for regional travel.

Who You Are:

• A CPEng-qualified Electrical Engineer (or eligible) with expertise in HV protection/secondary systems (relay configuration, DNP3/IEC 61850).
• Proficient in software like SEL, Siemens, or GE, with a knack for translating standards into flawless designs.
• A collaborative leader who thrives under pressure and mentors teams to excel.
• Ready to call Newcastle home where career impact meets coastal tranquillity.

Join Us:
Be part of a team driving Australia's renewable revolution, backed by industry leaders in engineering and energy. Your designs will safeguard grids powering thousands of homes, blending technical mastery with purpose.

Apply Now:
Send your CV and a brief note on why you're ready to protect the future of energy (and love Newcastle's lifestyle) by applying here or call me (in Newcastle!) for insider information on why I moved (and stayed) here on 0478 644 655, including after hours if you need to.

Newcastle: Where your career powers progress, and your weekends spark adventure.