Who We Are:

Tractebel is a global engineering and consulting company dedicated to engineering a carbon-neutral future. Backed by over 150 years of expertise, we deliver top-tier solutions in Energy, Water, Infrastructure, and Nuclear sectors. With 6,000+ passionate experts worldwide, we’re part of the ENGIE Group – global leaders in low-carbon energy and services.

At Tractebel, our priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. We believe diversity drives innovation and empowers our people to shape a better world.

We are currently recruiting a Substation Design Engineer in Australia

Substation Design Engineer

Job function                : Transmission & Distribution

Work Location             : Melbourne, Australia

Education                    : B. Tech / M. Tech Electrical Engineer

Position Overview

The incumbent should be an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in High Voltage & Medium Voltage substations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of proven track record in design and engineering of HV & MV substations and leading engineering teams.

Requirements:

• Mandatory:
• Proven experience in HV & MV design, specifically within Australia.
• Familiarity with Australian standards (AS/NZS) and regulatory requirements.

• Preferred:

1. Certifications for Engineers in Australia:

• National Engineer Register
• Chartered Engineer
• Membership of Engineers Australia
• Professional Engineer's certificate for Victoria and Queensland.

2. Experience of working in Energy Storage particularly in Battery Energy Storage Systems.

Primary Responsibility:

• AIS & GIS Sub-station design & engineering up to 400kV covering MV system as well.
• Auxiliary LVAC and LVDC System design
• Preparation of cable schedule
• Preparation of Single Line Diagram, Protection One line Diagram, Layout, earthing, lightning, lightning, cabling design calculations and drawings
• Preparation of Cabling layouts
• Design review of all equipment drawings including control schematics
• Design review of CRP scheme and substation automation system
• Design review of PLCC and FOTE system
• CT/PT sizing calculation
• Good knowledge of MS office
• Familiarity and application of Australian, American, British and European Codes/Standards.

Your Profile:

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering – Preferable.
• In-depth exposure to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is an added advantage.

Other Requirements & Expectations:

• Good communication skills in English
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good teamwork ability.
• Self-disciplined and demonstrated capability to work in multiple projects as a team member/Project Manager
• Good organizing abilities and good in prioritizing tasks and co-ordination

Special Attributes

• Good written & verbal communication skills.
• Ability to function in teams spread across different geographies.

Our Offer:

• An interesting and varied assignments in Australian & other international environment.
• A stable work environment where professional growth and development are stimulated.
• A decent compensation package.
• A permanent employment to ensure the roles offered are in accordance with your skills, interests, and career goals.

Tractebel welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and actively promotes Diversity in the workforce.