Experienced/ Senior Substation Engineer (Civil/ Structural)

ElectraNet Pty Limited is seeking an Experienced/Senior Substation Engineer (Civil/Structural) in Adelaide, Australia. The role involves providing technical leadership in substation engineering, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with design standards. Candidates should have an engineering degree and 5-10 years of relevant experience. Benefits include flexible work arrangements, competitive pay, and a supportive culture. The position is primarily based in Adelaide but offers selected work-from-home days.
About ElectraNet

ElectraNet builds, owns, operates, and maintains the South Australian high voltage electricity transmission network that delivers energy from generators to distributors and major load-connected customers, enabling power to be supplied to homes, businesses, and communities. Our employees describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed.

Employee Benefits

ElectraNet is committed to empowering our people and recognising their contribution with a competitive remuneration package plus:
• Discretionary performance payment eligibility of up to 15%
• Flexible work arrangements, including selected work from home days.
• Fifteen (15) days personal/carers leave per year.
• Sixteen (16) weeks paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Paid volunteering leave.
• Flexibility to utilise public holiday leave entitlements for other cultural celebrations.

Aside from the benefits listed above, here’s more of what you can look forward to when you join us:
• Exciting projects across South Australia.
• Strong team spirit and an inclusive company culture.
• Excellent career development and support.
• Support for professional certification and memberships.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Regular social events and activities.

The Opportunity

With exciting projects on the horizon, we’re expanding our team and are looking for a highly motivated and highly skilled Senior Substation Engineer with focus on Civil and Structural components of substations.

Based full time in Adelaide, South Australia, you will interface with other technical disciplines like transmission Lines and telecommunication, while providing strategic technical leadership, driving best practice in design, construction, and operation while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

In this role you will also be tasked with:
• Leading or providing technical solutions for substation engineering (standards & ElectraNet compliance)
• Provide expert advice on civil and structural design throughout projects.
• Champion new technologies & processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders & effectively communicating complex technical information.
• Manage document quality & participate in risk assessments.
• Develop & maintain design standards & guidelines.

About You

Here’s what we’re looking for in our new team member:
• Engineering degree (Electrical, Civil or Structural) with at least 5 to 10 years' experience in the design, construction, commissioning and maintenance of Substation assets.
• Knowledge and experience of whole of life function and operation of high voltage electricity assets.
• Expert knowledge of specifications, installation, testing methods of Substation equipment and materials.
• Strong knowledge of civil, and structural design documentation, engineering surveys, geotechnical investigations, site inspections and construction management.
• Proficient knowledge and experience of SPACE GASS / Microstran, TEDDS, Strand7, and SkyCiv.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and review designs.
• A strong commitment to safety and problem-solving.
• Proven ability to work with internal and external stakeholders with good communication skills.

How To Apply

We invite qualified candidates to submit their applications by clicking “Apply”. Submission close on 17 March 2025, however prelim screening and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo background checks. These checks may include global criminal history checks, reference checks, and validation of qualifications, employment history, Australian work rights, and any additional checks depending on the role.

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