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Primary System Engineer

Sydney, NSW

Posted

Full Time

130k/year - 250k/year

Join a major Australian electricity distribution network delivering critical substation and network infrastructure across a significant capital works program. Opportunities are available from Graduate through to Principal level for engineers looking to build or advance their careers in primary substation engineering.

About the Company

A leading electricity distribution network operator responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of electricity to communities across NSW. With ongoing investment in network resilience, capacity and asset renewal, the business offers exposure to complex brownfield and greenfield substation projects within a highly regulated environment.

Requirements

  • Electrical Engineering degree with experience ranging from Graduate through to Principal level

  • Primary systems, substation design or high-voltage electrical engineering experience highly regarded

  • Exposure to HV equipment, switchgear, transformers, busbars, earthing or associated substation systems

  • Understanding of electricity networks, engineering standards and safety requirements

  • Strong technical communication skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary project teams


What's on Offer

  • Remuneration up to $250,000 depending on experience and level

  • Opportunities from Graduate through to Principal Engineer

  • Work across significant substation and electricity network capital works

  • Clear technical career progression within a major network environment

  • Long-term opportunity within essential Australian infrastructure

Tom Millington

0485 903 993

tom@people8.com.au

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