At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver innovative substation and protection systems for energy projects.
- Company: Join Aurecon, a leading engineering consultancy with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy a rewarding career adventure with growth opportunities and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team recognised as a Best Place to Work.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on infrastructure that strengthens communities and the planet.
- Qualifications: Experience in substation design and protection systems, with a collaborative mindset.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.
As a Secondary Design & Protection Engineer in our Energy team based in Perth, you'll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineers solutions with people and outcomes in mind.
What you'll do
- Delivering hands-on substation secondary designs and protection designs for transmission and distribution projects
- Undertaking earthing studies and substation lighting design as part of coordinated electrical design packages
- Contributing to medium voltage (MV) distribution designs, working closely with other engineering disciplines
- Taking ownership of technical designs and calculations, with guidance and review from senior technical leads
- Focusing on technical design delivery, with limited client-facing responsibilities
What you'll bring
- Hands-on experience in substation design and protection systems at a senior engineer level
- Experience leading and undertaking earthing studies, substation lighting design, with exposure to MV distribution design
- The technical capability to own designs and calculations and collaborate with senior leads and multidisciplinary teams
- Experience on Western Power, Pilbara or Power and Water (Northern Territory) projects
- Project experience from resources clients would be desirable, along with wind or solar/renewables project experience
How we support your growth
We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.
Who we are
We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here - to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.
Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We're most interested in your individual thinking and experiences - so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.
Secondary Design & Protection Engineer employer: Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd - Philippines Branch Office
Aurecon is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Mackay. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have the opportunity to tackle complex infrastructure challenges while being supported in your career journey. Recognised as a Best Place to Work, Aurecon values diverse perspectives and provides a platform for you to make a meaningful impact in the engineering field.
Contact Details:
Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd - Philippines Branch Office Recruitment Team
