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Principal Engineer - Primary Systems

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Lead design and project management teams for EHV substations, ensuring project scope, client communication, and adherence to standards and trends in high voltage engineering.
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Job Description

We are AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering and project management organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of over 37,000 consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.

We design and deliver major projects in both the built and natural environments across the globe. We believe that digitally enabled engineering has the power to radically improve how we live, connect, power, and protect ourselves, as well as change our relationship with our communities and our planet for the better.

Our inclusive, diverse, and energized work environment is something we take pride in. We foster an open culture founded on our core values: Safety, Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence.
 

Role Summary

AtkinsRéalis’ Engineering Design business provides multidisciplinary engineering services and integrated solutions across a wide range of projects and markets.

An opportunity is now available for a Principal Engineer, with expertise in Extra High Voltage Substations – Primary Systems (up to 500kV). Experience in AIS, GIS and indoor substation and control room design, layouts, preparing equipment specification, applying advanced knowledge of substation design principles including short circuit force calculation, earth grid and shielding is essential. Hands-on experience with Australian utility standards and experience on related substation projects will be well regarded.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Leading a team of substation designers and supporting our multi-disciplinary design and project management teams.

  • Taking ownership of preparing and delivering a full scope of work for EHV substations, new build as well as extension of existing substations for Australian utilities, synchronous condensers and battery installations in accordance with Australian Design Standards

  • Maintaining client relationships to support project delivery.

  • Collaborating closely with the Clients, internal and external stake holders to define project goals, project scope, interfaces, establish budgets and develop project schedules

  • Participate actively in design reviews, risk assessments and quality control processes to ensure design excellence.

  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in high voltage substations to recommend innovative solutions.
     

Desired Skills, Experience and Capabilities

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Power Engineering

  • CPEng and/or RPEQ desirable

  • Extensive proven experience in the design of HV and EHV substations.

  • Excellent interpersonal and technical skills with the ability to develop and lead design teams and develop strong client relationships

  • Experience working in digital engineering environments and delivering to local technical standards and guidelines

  • Commercially minded, can understand the business needs of both AtkinsRéalis and our clients.
     

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We're not all the same and that's our greatest strength and we believe that 'Different Makes a Difference.'  Join us and become part of a diverse community from various cultures and abilities. Our mission is to ensure that every individual feels included and has an equal voice. We are committed to being sensitive to your unique needs and aspirations.
 

By championing inclusive, accessible, and sustainable design, you’ll inspire positive change in the world around you. Together, we’re shaping a better future—one where innovation and collaboration thrive.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Let’s create a world where everyone’s potential is recognised and celebrated!

Worker TypeEmployee

Job TypeRegular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.  

Top Skills

Ais
Australian Design Standards
Digital Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Extra High Voltage Substations
Gis

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