Primary Design Engineer / Designer

About the Role
We are seeking a Primary Design Engineer/Designer to join our supportive and passionate team.
This role focuses on zone substation primary design, including:

• 66kV GIS buildings
• 22kV AIS systems
• Control building design projects

This is a hands-on engineering role contributing to the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality substation designs from concept through to detailed design.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver primary substation design solutions (including substations up to 500kV, earthing, lighting, and cable design)
• Develop designs in line with AS 2067, relevant standards, and Safety in Design requirements
• Coordinate with secondary, civil, and project teams to ensure integrated design delivery
• Review and verify internal and external design outputs and manufacturer drawings
• Support scoping and estimation of primary design works
• Contribute to design standards, technical improvements, and innovation initiatives
• Ensure designs meet safety, quality, and project objectives

About You

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)
• Experience in the electrical/power industry, ideally within substation design
• Strong understanding of primary substation design (distribution & sub-transmission)
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Understanding of Safety in Design principles
• Working towards or holding NER / RPEng / RPEV (or equivalent)
• RPEQ (advantageous)

Why you’ll love working with us
Since 1976, Balpara has built a reputation for excellence in engineering, design, project management, and surveying. Our team supports clients across power utilities, civil and electrical consultancies, contractors, developers, councils, and transport authorities.
We’re guided by our values of Passion, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Respect and we invest in our people and their professional growth.
 
Apply now!
If you are ready to embrace a new challenge in your career and work with motivated, skilled Engineers, apply now!
Please be advised that final stage applicants will be required to complete Assessments, Testing and a National Criminal Check.
*To submit your application in strict confidence, click the 'apply' button. If you require further information, please contact Marlien Kohle on [0415 804 882](tel:0415 804 882).*
To learn more about us or to view all Balpara job opportunities visit www.balpara.com.au