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Senior Electrical Lead HV, Protection and SCADA
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Posted:
6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
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3 January 2027
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Senior Electrical Lead - HV Protection and SCADA
About the Employer
Our client is an infrastructure engineering and construction contractor delivering transport civil and energy projects. Its teams work across design construction and project delivery in Australia.
The Opportunity
Lead electrical engineering governance from the Sydney office across high-voltage protection and automation packages. Your remit spans bids detailed design procurement and commissioning connecting equipment suppliers designers and construction teams.
Your Responsibilities
Set the technical direction for HV plant switchgear substations protection and SCADA systems.
Review designs and quality evidence resolving interfaces between primary plant secondary controls communications and structures.
Develop bid-stage electrical scope and constructability solutions including single-line diagram reviews and value improvements.
Assess supplier proposals technical specifications and equipment compliance.
Coordinate network-provider interfaces power-system inputs and commissioning assurance against Australian standards and grid requirements.
Requirements
Skills Education and Requirements
An Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering degree; CPEng or NER credentials are highly regarded.
At least eight years leading HV infrastructure substations protection or SCADA/automation on major infrastructure rail or energy projects.
Strong knowledge of transformers switchboards secondary protection SCADA architecture and PLC/RTU protocols.
Understanding of AS/NZS electrical standards network connection requirements and power-system testing.
Benefits
Why Join
A senior technical leadership position based in Sydney.
Work with an experienced engineering team on a growing national infrastructure portfolio.
Competitive remuneration and structured professional development opportunities.
Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcomed.
How to Apply:
1. Complete the short online candidate registration form: Send your resume to Anna at .
For confidential enquiries please contactor email .
Required Skills:
Skills Education and Requirements An Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering degree; CPEng or NER credentials are highly regarded. At least eight years leading HV infrastructure substations protection or SCADA/automation on major infrastructure rail or energy projects. Strong knowledge of transformers switchboards secondary protection SCADA architecture and PLC/RTU protocols. Understanding of AS/NZS electrical standards network connection requirements and power-system testing.
Required Education:
An Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering degree; CPEng or NER credentials are highly regarded.
