Electrical Engineer - Tier 1 construction project

Job Description

Electrical Engineer - Tier 1 construction project Elecnor has been contracted to build EnergyConnect, a new 700km transmission line extending from Wagga Wagga NSW to the South Australian border. This backbone infrastructure will connect customers with more renewable energy enabling a further 4950MW of generation capacity, save NSW customers $180 million a year and create 1,500 new construction jobs in regional NSW. Construction of EnergyConnect is underway in various locations across the project area. Working within a diverse and multidisciplinary engineering team, you will coordinate the design & delivery of substation works on this major energy infrastructure project. This role will be based in our Sydney CBD office, and will work a Monday to Friday roster. There will be ad hoc site travel as required. Note this is a fixed term contract until December 2026. The role Proficient in Australian standards and capable of providing electrical design solutions and documentation to support Elecnor Australia’s projects within the power generation and distribution sector. Value engineering and optimisation to achieve efficiencies in cost and program. Development of electrical documentation such as specifications, schematics, investigations, assessments, test procedures, and engineering reports. Preparing calculations and analysis as requested by the Lead Engineer. Liaison with the construction team to develop construction methodology and provide construction input into the design process. Working closely with external Designers to ensure specification compliance and technical integrity of design. Reviewing client specifications to ensure design Quality Assurance criteria is met. Experience with Microsoft Office 365 + Adobe Pro. Knowledge of HV switch gear to 330kV. Ensure all activities are undertaken in a safe manner and compliant with our safety requirements, as well as site and project-specific requirements. Who are you? Tertiary educated in Electrical Engineering, or similar. Sound knowledge of Protection & Metering System for High Voltage Substation. Experience with Protection and Integrated Control System. Familiarity with Protection, Metering & monitoring requirements. Sound Knowledge of AS 3000 Wiring rules. Basic coordination knowledge in the Primary system & experience with substation electrical systems. Experience with Auxiliary System in design page, manufacturing & construction support. Familiarity with equipment located in the ASB/SSB. Dedicated to developing a career in the HV Substation. Positive attitude and a team player! We’re building a diverse workforce. Elecnor Australia is committed to being an employer of choice. We know that our people are our best assets and believe diversity and inclusion help us foster the creativity we look for to drive sustainable outcomes. We strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to one of the nation’s largest energy infrastructure projects in an exciting and challenging role. Apply today! #J-18808-Ljbffr