Principal - Secondary Design Engineer

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Principal - Secondary Design Engineer

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Our energy future is being transformed by technological innovations that will deliver more sustainable outcomes, bringing greater energy security and affordability to businesses and communities.

Opportunity With a strong pipeline of exciting projects, our team is growing. We are looking for an experienced Secondary (Power) Engineer to bolster our technical capability to deliver high voltage substation designs to an enviable list of transmission and distribution clients. This opportunity will allow you to be involved in major energy transition projects in Australia alongside a high‑performing team.

Responsibilities

Development of secondary electrical designs of transmission and distribution substations up to voltages of 500 kV

Provide detailed design services for high voltage systems control, protection and SCADA, including panel layouts, detailed schematics, cable schedules and cable connection schedules

Provide support and guidance to Senior Secondary Engineers based locally and in other Beca offices

Work with junior engineers to train and mentor them in preparing secondary designs

Develop understanding of client standards

Undertake self‑checks of work packages using standard checklists, preparing packages for verification and quality checks

Collaborate with teams based in Australia and New Zealand to deliver coordinated designs to meet client expectations

Qualifications

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering

Experience in developing secondary and/or protection designs for high voltage electricity networks

Understanding of the various engineering disciplines

Be organised and able to multi‑task

Have effective communication skills, especially verbal

Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with a team of engineers and designers (locally and/or internationally) to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

Take pride in delivering successful outcomes

Enjoy working in a team environment

Any consultancy experience is advantageous but not essential

What We Offer

Flexibility & Wellbeing: Enjoy flexible working options to manage your personal and family priorities, along with dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement

Belonging & Ownership: Join a diverse and inclusive team where collaboration and creativity thrive. Bring your whole self to work and take advantage of unique shareholder opportunities to share in our collective success

Parental Leave: Take time for what matters most with up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all genders

Career Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning and professional development through our company training programmes and support for professional accreditation, including pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia. Work alongside industry leaders and gain hands‑on experience to unlock your career potential

Who Is Beca Beca is one of the Asia‑Pacific region’s largest employee‑owned professional services consultancies. Our team of over 4 300 professionals is diverse enough to bring a wide range of perspectives and expertise to every client and challenge, creating resourceful, smart solutions from our collective experience and insights. Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicities, identities, thoughts, and experiences.

Apply Now If you want to make everyday better, apply online today!

If you have any questions, you can find out more about our people and projects by visiting www.beca.com

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Business Consulting and Services

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