Kbr, Inc.
Provides engineering, procurement, construction and technology solutions to government and industry worldwide.
Senior Electrical Draftsperson
Design and lead HV/LV substation electrical systems for utility‑scale projects
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role will involve leading the design and delivery of HV/LV electrical systems for substations, producing and reviewing detailed design packages, and preparing calculations, specifications, and reports. You will provide technical leadership to junior engineers, ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards, and collaborate closely with protection, civil, and structural teams. Engaging with clients, utilities, and contractors will be essential to deliver high‑quality outcomes, and you will support project scoping, estimates, and proposal development. • Lead the design and delivery of HV/LV electrical systems for substations. • Produce and review detailed design packages, drawings, and technical documentation. • Prepare calculations, specifications, and design reports. • Provide technical leadership to junior engineers and designers. • Ensure designs meet regulatory, safety, and electrical standards. • Collaborate closely with protection, civil, and structural engineering teams. • Engage with clients, utilities, and contractors to ensure high-quality outcomes. • Support project scoping, estimates, and proposal development.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸hv/lv design
- ▸design packages
- ▸calculations
- ▸technical lead
- ▸compliance
- ▸client liaison
What You Bring
Join a high‑performing power‑engineering team delivering complex, utility‑scale substation projects across Australia. As a Senior Electrical Engineer you will design high‑voltage infrastructure that supports grid reliability, network growth, and the transition to renewable energy. We are looking for a technical expert with deep experience in substation design who thrives in collaborative, multidisciplinary project environments. This role offers high‑impact projects while advancing your technical career. We seek an experienced electrical engineer with a degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) and strong experience in HV/MV/LV substation design. Proficiency with industry design tools and standards, experience in utility or large infrastructure projects, and excellent communication and documentation skills are required. The ideal candidate works effectively in multidisciplinary teams, demonstrates a commitment to safety, quality, and engineering excellence, and is chartered (CPEng) or actively working toward chartership. • Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent). • Strong experience in HV/MV/LV substation design. • Proficiency with industry design tools and standards. • Experience in utility, transmission, or large infrastructure projects. • Excellent communication and documentation skills. • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team. • Chartership (CPEng) highly regarded or actively pursued.
Requirements
- ▸electrical degree
- ▸hv substations
- ▸design tools
- ▸utility projects
- ▸cpeng
- ▸safety
Benefits
KBR is committed to sustainable, digitally enabled project delivery that creates positive outcomes for communities and future generations. Our benefits include industry‑leading salaries reviewed annually, flexible work options, a modern office, salary packaging and novated leasing, paid professional membership fees, health and life insurance discounts, an employee stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, and clear career progression pathways through professional development plans. • Industry‑leading salaries, reviewed annually. • Flexible work options including work‑from‑home, flexible start/finish, and flex time. • Modern new office environment. • Salary packaging and novated leasing options. • Paid professional membership fees. • Health and life insurance discounts. • Employee stock purchase plan. • Paid parental leave. • Professional development plans and clear career progression pathways.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time