Secondary Design Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026. Downer Group scores B on the Alion truth index.
The Opportunity
Downer’s Energy & Utilities business is seeking an Electrical Engineer, Secondary Systems to join our Power engineering team, and will have specific expereince in Design, Construction or Commissioning of Utility Substation.
In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of secondary systems for high-voltage substations, producing accurate engineering designs, models, reports, settings and technical documentation. Working closely with the Principal Engineer, project teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers, you will help deliver high-quality design packages that meet project, safety, quality, budget and schedule requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for an electrical engineer with substation experience who wants to strengthen their technical capability, contribute to major power infrastructure projects and progress towards leading an engineering design team
What we are looking for
- Must have Design, Construction or Commissioning of Utility Substation experience
- Qualification Electrical Engineering
- Five years’ experience in substation electrical engineering & RPEQ accredited
- Knowledge of high-voltage substation design, layouts and transmission and distribution network components
- Understanding of secondary protection and automation systems, including protection IEDs, SCADA control and monitoring, transformer monitoring and control, and AC and DC supply systems
- The ability to develop, read and design single-line diagrams, logic diagrams, electrical schematics, panel layouts and cable schedules
- Experience preparing comprehensive design packages, technical documents and drawing registers
- An understanding of quality assurance processes throughout the project lifecycle
- Experience with electrical CAD software such as Bentley MicroStation or Autodesk AutoCAD
- Awareness of electrical engineering software such as PowerFactory and PSCAD
- Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills
- The ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, clients, stakeholders and subcontractors
- Thorough attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a changing project environment
- Leadership aspirations and an interest in progressing towards leading an engineering design team
What we offer
- Flexible working environment
- Opportunity for career growth with structured frameworks and supportive-inclusive team
- Competitive Salary and Employee Benefits
- Valued and respected position, with supportive and experienced team
- Work for a major ASX-listed company
About Energy & Utilities… Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
How to apply
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