Position Information

Ref #
300025761
Region
Newcastle, NSW
Classification
Professionals

Description & Requirements

Zenviron have a permanent position available for an experienced Senior Electrical Primary Design Engineer to join the engineering team based in the Newcastle Office. Reporting to the Electrical Team Leader, you will be responsible for providing quality, safe, and commercially effective engineering designs for large scale Wind Farms and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.

If you are an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer skilled in high voltage (HV) primary system design, who wants to be a part of key growth across the renewables sector, come and join the inclusive and high performing Zenviron team.

Relocation package available.


Key responsibilities will include:

  • Perform concept and detailed primary design for large scale HV infrastructure projects
  • Develop single-line diagrams, HV substation layouts, MV reticulation design, engineering reports and calculations, and review for design compliance
  • Prepare and review technical specifications for electrical equipment, ensuring designs/documentation meet the relevant standards AS/IEC
  • Leading electrical equipment procurement activities, co-ordinating suppliers and subcontractors
  • Providing technical leadership and support to other members of the Engineering team and project teams
  • Providing engineering support to project electrical works including engineering investigations, site inspections, solving problems and making recommendations

What we are looking for:

  • Australian recognised Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)
  • Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status with Engineers Australia (or be eligible to obtain on commencement)
  • Proven experience in HV primary systems design, including substantial work on substation designs and/or utility grid connections
  • Good working knowledge of AS 2067 and AS/NZS 3000 standards
  • Strong attention to detail in the delivery of effective and high quality designs
  • Strong ability to mentor engineers to develop capabilities
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills
  • Proof of right to work in Australia

To be successful in this role you will require well-developed interpersonal skills to enable you to build effective stakeholder relationships both internally and externally, whilst you demonstrate a team orientated approach to work and commitment to continuous improvement. Through utilising your time management skills you will have the ability to achieve tight deadlines whilst delivering high quality and effective designs, and for this we offer an attractive remuneration package.

We are committed to our philosophy of Empowering People and encourage innovation and creative thinking. We embrace the benefits of employing hardworking people from rich and varied backgrounds, so we encourage applications that contribute to our diverse workplace.

We understand the importance of recognising each and every member of staff, that’s why at Zenviron your talents will be encouraged to make a valued contribution to the project and the organisation.


About Us

Zenviron is a joint venture between Monadelphous and ZEM Energy and is a market leading engineering, procurement and construction services contractor, specialising in the design and construction of large-scale renewable energy projects in Australia.