Senior Substation Engineer

SA Power Networks is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer in Marleston, SA, Australia. The role involves designing and delivering substation solutions, leading project teams, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, experience in substation design, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a collaborative work environment, commitment to work-life balance, and various employee benefits.
About the role
As a Senior Substation Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing and delivering safe, reliable, and efficient substation solutions. Leading project teams, you'll provide expert engineering advice, ensure compliance with standards, and collaborate with stakeholders across Engineering, Design, Construction, and Project Management. Your leadership will drive technical excellence, mentoring the next generation of engineers while supporting SA Power Networks’ commitment to innovation and reliability.

Culture & benefits
As a valued member of SA Power Networks, you will enjoy being part of a collaborative team and relish an environment with a true sense of community. We offer a platform where you can engage, grow and innovate your career within an exciting organisation that values safety and is committed to the success of its people.

You will also enjoy a range of benefits designed to support you and your family, some including:
• A commitment to work-life balance.
• 12.5% superannuation (1% above current legislated employer contributions).
• Up to $900 in electricity reimbursements each year
• 17.5% leave loading payable on annual leave
• Automatic coverage from SA Power Networks income protection scheme
• Paid parental leave - Primary Parent (18 weeks) / Secondary Parent (5 weeks)
• Industry-leading reputation for safety & wellbeing

About you
Your skills and experience will include:
• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in substation design across primary, earthing, electrical interference, and system integration.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, Safety in Design, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading engineering and design teams, providing mentorship, and driving technical excellence.
• Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Engineering, Construction, and Project Management teams, to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex technical studies and provide innovative engineering solutions.
• Experience in utilities or infrastructure projects and familiarity with SA Power Networks’ design standards would be beneficial.

About us
SA Power Networks plays a pivotal role in South Australia by connecting all South Australians to a reliable and efficient electricity network.
Working together with communities across South Australia, we are proud to be world leaders in delivering a cleaner, greener and a more sustainable energy future, today.

As one of the state’s largest and most reputable employers, we offer a diverse and collaborative work environment where our people take pride in the innovation of a high performing work culture and a commitment to safety that all South Australians can be proud of.

With award-winning training, internal development programs and diverse career pathways SA Power Networks will help empower your career, while you help empower South Australia.

For more information please contact:
Ragi Kuttikate
ragi.kuttikate@sapowernetworks.com.au

Applications close 27/04/2025

SA Power Networks is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all genders, cultures and backgrounds.