Senior Electrical Engineer (secondary)
Join Grid-Link as Senior Electrical Engineer (Secondary): lead protection, control, SCADA for renewables and HV projects; collaborate across teams to power a cleaner grid.
As a Senior Secondary Design Engineer, you’ll provide expert engineering services across all phases of project development, concept, detailed design, technical due diligence, construction, commissioning, and ongoing operations. You’ll work on diverse projects including utility-scale solar farms, wind farms, BESS, and HV substations, collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and integrate secondary systems (protection relays, control circuits, SCADA, automation) for utility and renewable energy projects
Develop panel layouts, wiring diagrams, schematics, and relay settings
Participate in design reviews for constructability, quality, and efficiency
Support grid connection, planning, and feasibility studies
Provide technical support during construction, installation, and commissioning
Ensure compliance with protection coordination, communication protocols, and cybersecurity requirements
Coordinate design and engineering activities with internal and external stakeholders
Identify and resolve technical issues, escalating as needed
About You:
Degree in Electrical Engineering
8+ years’ experience in secondary systems design and engineering
Expertise in protection, control, metering, and automation systems for HV substations and renewables
Proficiency with electrical design software (ETAP, DigSilent PowerFactory, or similar)
Strong understanding of protection philosophy, relay settings, and Australian/industry standards
Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills
Membership with Engineers Australia, RPEV and/or RPEQ (desirable)
Why Join Grid-Link?
Work on cutting-edge renewable energy and grid connection projects
Be part of a collaborative, supportive team
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Central Melbourne location with occasional travel
Colleagues
About Grid-Link
Grid-Link is an engineering and project delivery consultancy specialising in complex energy infrastructure. We support projects from design through to connection and operation, combining technical expertise with practical delivery experience. Working across renewable energy, storage and grid systems, we help ensure infrastructure is buildable, compliant and performs from day one.