Intermediate Design Engineer – High Voltage Design

Overview

Design and review high‑voltage transmission systems per standards and project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• design calculations
• hv design
• design review
• standards compliance
• innovative solutions
• conductor sizing

Tasks

-Complete detailed design calculations including short circuit forces, conductor sizing, lighting and lightning protection studies. -Perform and review high voltage designs in accordance with Australian and IEC standards, as well as Transgrid technical requirements. -Investigate and implement innovative design solutions to meet project and business needs. -Review high voltage external designs to ensure quality and compliance.

Requirements

• high voltage
• electrical degree
• projectwise
• microstation
• substation design
• external consultants

What You Bring

-Extensive experience in high voltage design across all functional areas of transmission network substations. -Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. -Proficient in engineering business systems and design software, preferably Bentley ProjectWise and MicroStation. -Speciali se d expertise in a range of technical processes and procedures related to substation design. -Experience in completing and reviewing project designs in collaboration with external consultants.

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About Transgrid

-Born in 1995 from the split of NSW’s Electricity Commission, it evolved into Australia’s largest high-voltage grid operator. -Manages over 13,000 km of transmission lines and 104 substations across NSW and the ACT, linking into the National Electricity Market. -Over a decade, rolled out a A$16.5 billion upgrade program, including mega-projects like EnergyConnect and HumeLink to reinforce energy superhighways. -Commercial arm Lumea has added 55+ renewable generators, contributing to the clean energy transition. -Backed by a major consortium including Spark, Utilities Trust of Australia, CDPQ, ADIA, and OMERS following a A$10.3 billion lease deal in 2015. -Key projects include the multi-state HumeLink (underway) and VNI West interconnector, despite community pushback. -Despite challenges, remains pivotal to Australia’s clean-energy transition.

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