Substation Design Engineer – Primary

Megavar is a specialist high voltage engineering firm delivering primary design, testing and commissioning, and substation maintenance for network businesses and generators across Tasmania, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland. We're not a division of a large multidisciplinary consultancy — HV is all we do, and that focus means our engineers pick up real design responsibility earlier than they would in a larger organisation.

We're looking for a Substation Design Engineer to join our primary design team — ideally someone who has completed a structured graduate or rotational program with a network business (TasNetworks, Hydro Tasmania, TransGrid or similar) and is ready to build on that foundation in a consulting environment.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Supporting the design of HV substation primary systems, from concept through to detailed design, under the guidance of senior engineers.

2. Producing single line diagrams, HV substation layouts, cable sizing, earthing modelling and design, equipment and materials lists, clearance checks, and short circuit force calculations.

3. Contributing to design reports, power system calculations, and technical proposals.

4. Attending site visits and assessment surveys as projects require.

5. Working alongside protection, SCADA, civil and commissioning teams on multidisciplinary HV projects.

6. Building direct working relationships with clients, suppliers and other engineering disciplines across live projects.

7. Progressively taking on more independent design responsibility as your experience grows.

What We're Looking For

1. A bachelor's degree in electrical or power engineering.

2. 3 – 5 years' post-graduate experience, including completion of a structured graduate or rotational program with an electricity network business or utility.

3. A working understanding of the transmission and distribution industry, standards and codes in Australia.

4. Developing substation primary design skills, and a genuine interest in strengthening them.

5. Exposure to AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

6. Willingness to learn specialist software such as CDEGS, PTW, ETAP and CYMCAP.

7. Strong attention to detail and the discipline to meet deadlines on client-facing work.

8. A curious, engineering-first mindset and genuine interest in working toward Chartered Engineer status.

Why Megavar

1. Direct exposure to senior HV engineers and real project responsibility, without the layers of a large multidisciplinary firm.

2. A genuinely varied caseload — primary design work across transmission, distribution, substation and renewables projects for clients including ElectraNet, TasNetworks, TransGrid, Downer, Acciona, Vestas and Goldwind.

3. Structured support toward Chartered Engineer / CPEng status.

4. Flexible working arrangements, based in our Adelaide office as part of a close-knit team spanning Hobart, Launceston, and Newcastle.

5. Relocation assistance available for the right candidate moving interstate.

6. Attractive salary package with genuine opportunities for progression as your experience grows.

Employer Questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Please provide your salary expectations (excluding superannuation).

• Are you legally entitled to work in Australia?

• Which Australian state are you currently residing in?

• How did you hear about Megavar?

• What is your notice period with your current employer?

• Any visa restrictions, if applicable?

• Have you completed the following level of education: Bachelor’s Degree?

• How many years of work experience do you have with Primary Design?

• Do you have a valid driver’s licence?

• Are you comfortable working in an onsite setting?

• Are you willing to travel for work-related assignments?

• Are you legally authorised to work in Australia?

How to Apply

If this sounds like your next step, forward your resume to ••••@megavar.com.au and include your responses to the questions above.

Megavar is an equal opportunity employer offering a diverse, safe and supportive work environment.

Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.