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Electrical Design Engineer HV MV- Australia

Posting Start Date: 8/5/25

Requisition ID: 49176

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General information

Melbourne, Australia, 3000

TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED (IN)

Senior (experience >15 years)

Engineering

Permanent

Full - Time

Who We Are:

Tractebel is a global engineering and consulting company dedicated to engineering a carbon-neutral future. Backed by over 150 years of expertise, we deliver top-tier solutions in Energy, Water, Infrastructure, and Nuclear sectors. With 6,000+ passionate experts worldwide, we’re part of the ENGIE Group – global leaders in low-carbon energy and services.

At Tractebel, our priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. We believe diversity drives innovation and empowers our people to shape a better world.

We are currently recruiting a Substation Design Engineer in Australia

Substation Design Engineer

Job function : Transmission & Distribution

Work Location : Melbourne, Australia

Education : B. Tech / M. Tech Electrical Engineer

Position Overview

The incumbent should be an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in High Voltage & Medium Voltage substations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of proven track record in design and engineering of HV & MV substations and leading engineering teams.

Requirements:

• Mandatory:
  • Proven experience in HV & MV design, specifically within Australia.
  • Familiarity with Australian standards (AS/NZS) and regulatory requirements.
• Preferred:

1. Certifications for Engineers in Australia:
   • National Engineer Register
   • Chartered Engineer
   • Membership of Engineers Australia
   • Professional Engineer's certificate for Victoria and Queensland.
2. Experience of working in Energy Storage particularly in Battery Energy Storage Systems.

Primary Responsibility:

• AIS & GIS Sub-station design & engineering up to 400kV covering MV system as well.
• Auxiliary LVAC and LVDC System design
• Preparation of cable schedule
• Preparation of Single Line Diagram, Protection One line Diagram, Layout, earthing, lightning, lightning, cabling design calculations and drawings
• Preparation of Cabling layouts
• Design review of all equipment drawings including control schematics
• Design review of CRP scheme and substation automation system
• Design review of PLCC and FOTE system
• CT/PT sizing calculation
• Good knowledge of MS office
• Familiarity and application of Australian, American, British and European Codes/Standards.

Your Profile:

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering – Preferable.
• In-depth exposure to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is an added advantage.

Other Requirements & Expectations:

• Good communication skills in English
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good teamwork ability.
• Self-disciplined and demonstrated capability to work in multiple projects as a team member/Project Manager
• Good organizing abilities and good in prioritizing tasks and co-ordination

Special Attributes

• Good written & verbal communication skills.
• Ability to function in teams spread across different geographies.

Our Offer:

• An interesting and varied assignments in Australian & other international environment.
• A stable work environment where professional growth and development are stimulated.
• A decent compensation package.
• A permanent employment to ensure the roles offered are in accordance with your skills, interests, and career goals.

Tractebel welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and actively promotes Diversity in the workforce.

Business Unit: Tractebel

Division: Tractebel Div2

Legal Entity: TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED (IN)

Professional Experience: Senior (experience >15 years)

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Why this matters to us

Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.

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