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As Australia and New Zealand transition towards a more sustainable, reliable, and resilient energy future, Beca is helping shape the infrastructure that will power our communities for decades to come.\nOur Power business works across the full energy lifecycle, partnering with transmission, distribution and renewable energy clients to deliver some of Australasia's most significant electricity projects.\nThe Opportunity\nDue to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work across Australia and New Zealand, we're looking for Senior Secondary & Protection Engineers to join our team.\nYou'll have the opportunity to contribute to major energy transition projects, work alongside industry-leading specialists, and deliver innovative secondary systems solutions for our transmission and distribution clients across Australasia.\nIn this role, you will:\nComplete detailed design and implementation of protection and controls systems for distribution, sub-transmission, and transmission substations for High Voltage (HV 220kV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV 500kV) projects\nConduct fault studies using industry-standard software to ensure optimal system performance\nLead teams of engineers on larger work packages including coaching, mentorship and supporting training on-the-job of the next generation of Power engineers\nDeliver concept and detailed designs, reviewing secondary and protection schemes from high-level R&I diagrams through detailed schematics and protection settings\nProvide technical advice working with clients to provide project scoping, design and delivery, aligned to their requirements\nEnsure compliance with legislative design standards while performing quality checks to maintain high standards of delivery\nYou will be part of Beca’s team of leading design experts working collaboratively to deliver best-in-class designs. 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You will bring extensive experience in electricity transmission and distribution projects, with advanced expertise in secondary and protection design.\nYou'll bring:\nA deep understanding of HV power designs and experience with modern protection relay technology, substation automation systems, and their application through to project commissioning\nExperience leading teams and a passion for coaching and mentoring emerging engineers\nStrong stakeholder relationship-building and communication skills to clearly explain complex technical issues\nMotivation to learn and grow within a team, managing multiple tasks with enthusiasm and a focus on outcomes\nCreative thinking and problem-solving abilities\nA degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical subject\nProgress toward, or achievement of, Registered Professional Engineer or Chartered Professional Engineer status\nYou'll be a valued team member with opportunities to grow your career working in an inclusive and international team from diverse backgrounds, including client, consultancy, design-build contractors, and industrial businesses. We invite applications from a broad range of backgrounds.\nReady to make the move? / Apply now\nIf you want to make every day better, apply online today! 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