We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team in Newcastle, New South Wales. This permanent, full-time position is pivotal in leading innovative electrical engineering projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving technical excellence. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing our engineering capabilities and delivering high-quality solutions that meet client needs.
Responsibilities:
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Lead LV/HV electrical design, including substations, switchgear, transformers, overhead lines, and underground cable systems.
- Develop and review single-line diagrams, substation layouts, primary equipment specifications, electrical clearances, cable sizing, earthing, and lightning protection.
- Undertake and review load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash studies, translating findings into practical design solutions.
- Coordinate protection and control interfaces, utility requirements, and civil, structural, and geotechnical design inputs.
- Review and verify technical work, mentor engineers, and manage project scope, budgets, and client relationships.
- Contribute to technical proposals and NSW business growth.
About you:
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Degree in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Strong LV/HV and substation design capability, including equipment selection, layouts, and design documentation.
- Experience delivering power system studies using ETAP, SKM Power*Tools (PTW), or equivalent software.
- Proven technical leadership, commercial awareness, and client management skills.
- CPEng and/or NER credentials, or eligibility.
Highly regarded:
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Substation design experience up to 275 kV, including primary plant arrangements, insulation coordination, electrical clearances, and protection interfaces.
- Overhead transmission line design experience, including route assessment, conductor selection, clearances, and coordination of tower or pole and foundation design.
- Experience with network service provider requirements and design approvals.
- Specialist power studies capability and RPEQ registration.
Why Cell Engineering?
Enjoy hybrid working, employee benefits, direct access to Directors, and support from our national technical specialists. Take a leading role in developing our Newcastle team and delivering varied power engineering projects.
Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your design and study experience, including relevant voltage levels.
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