Senior Secondary Design Engineer

We are recruiting a Senior Secondary Design Engineer based in Sydney for our client, who operate in the transmission & distribution industry.

Reporting into the engineering leadership team, this role suits someone with substantial hands-on design experience who can confidently lead technical work packages from concept through to construction. It offers exposure to a variety of projects, the chance to mentor junior engineers, and involvement in shaping design standards and processes across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver secondary systems design packages, including protection, control, SCADA, and communications design

• Prepare and review schematics, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, and technical specifications in accordance with relevant standards and codes

• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for design outputs produced by design teams and external consultants

• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and internal project teams to understand design requirements and constraints

• Conduct site assessments and inspections to inform and validate design solutions

• Support tendering and estimating processes through the development of scope, cost estimates, and technical input

• Coordinate with primary plant, civil, structural, and other disciplines to ensure integrated design outcomes

• Ensure designs comply with applicable regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to graduate and junior engineers

Experience

• Extensive experience in secondary systems design within the utilities, infrastructure, or industrial sector

• Demonstrated experience leading design packages on medium to large-scale projects

• Strong working knowledge of relevant industry standards, codes, and regulatory frameworks

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities across multiple concurrent projects

• Experience liaising directly with clients and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
  

Work mode: Office based