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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.\nThis 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\nWhat we are looking for\nQualification Electrical Engineering\nFive years’ experience in substation electrical engineering & RPEQ accredited \nKnowledge of high-voltage substation design, layouts and transmission and distribution network components\nUnderstanding of secondary protection and automation systems, including protection IEDs, SCADA control and monitoring, transformer monitoring and control, and AC and DC supply systems\nThe ability to develop, read and design single-line diagrams, logic diagrams, electrical schematics, panel layouts and cable schedules\nExperience preparing comprehensive design packages, technical documents and drawing registers\nAn understanding of quality assurance processes throughout the project lifecycle\nExperience with electrical CAD software such as Bentley MicroStation or Autodesk AutoCAD\nAwareness of electrical engineering software such as PowerFactory and PSCAD\nStrong communication, organisation and time-management skills\nThe ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, clients, stakeholders and subcontractors\nThorough attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a changing project environment\nLeadership aspirations and an interest in progressing towards leading an engineering design team\nWhat we offer\nFlexible working environment\nOpportunity for career growth with structured frameworks and supportive-inclusive team \nCompetitive Salary and Employee Benefits \nValued and respected position, with supportive and experienced team\nWork for a major ASX-listed company \nAbout 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.\nDowner 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.\nHow to apply\nClick \"Apply\" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you!\nDowner does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. 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