At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver innovative substation and protection systems for energy projects.
- Company: Aurecon, a leading engineering consultancy with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, career growth opportunities, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Recognised as a Best Place to Work, embracing diverse perspectives.
- Why this job: Join a team that tackles complex challenges and makes a real impact on communities.
- 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.
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.
We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements.
Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI.
We've re-imagined engineering. Aurecon is an engineering and infrastructure advisory company, but not as you know it! Think engineering. Think again.
Secondary Design & Protection Engineer employer: Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd
Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd fosters a collaborative work environment where diverse ideas are welcomed, and employees are encouraged to embrace challenges. The company offers opportunities for professional growth through mentorship and involvement in complex projects that make a real difference in communities. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Aurecon supports flexible working arrangements to accommodate individual needs.
Contact Details:
Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd Recruitment Team
