Secondary Substation Engineer

Davidson ·www.davidsonwp.com

Location Melbourne CBD, Victoria, Australia
Salary AUD 150,000 - 190,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Engineering
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  • Deliver protection, control and secondary systems for a major 500kV transmission project
  • Contribute to the landmark VNI West interconnector across Victoria and New South Wales
  • Join a global renewable energy leader supporting Australia’s energy transition

About the Company

Davidson is proud to partner with Iberdrola Australia on the landmark VNI West Project, a major energy infrastructure initiative now entering delivery. Part of the global Iberdrola Group—a leader in renewable energy—Iberdrola is driving Australia’s clean energy transition through investments in wind, solar, and transmission. VNI West will strengthen grid reliability, unlock renewable energy zones, and connect Victoria and New South Wales.

About the Role

As a Secondary Substation Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering protection, control, and communication systems for the VNI West project. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the design and integration of critical secondary systems across the project lifecycle.

  • Design and develop protection and control systems for high-voltage substations
  • Support engineering across concept, FEED, and detailed design phases
  • Prepare and review protection schemes, relay settings, and SCADA/communications interfaces
  • Coordinate with primary, transmission line, and broader project teams
  • Contribute to technical documentation, standards compliance, and design reviews
  • Support testing, commissioning, and integration activities

About You

You are a skilled secondary or protection & control engineer with strong technical knowledge and a collaborative approach. You enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and contributing to major infrastructure projects.

  • Experience in secondary systems engineering, ideally across 132kV–500kV substations
  • Strong understanding of protection schemes, relay coordination, and control systems
  • Familiarity with SCADA, communications protocols, and substation automation systems
  • Knowledge of Australian standards and utility requirements
  • Experience across design phases and exposure to commissioning activities
  • Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills



If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Annabelle Clark at annabelle.clark@davidsonwp.com.



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The Secondary Substation Engineer role with Davidson is based in Melbourne CBD, VIC, AU.
What does the Secondary Substation Engineer role pay?
Davidson lists the Secondary Substation Engineer role at AUD 150,000–190,000 per year.
Is the Secondary Substation Engineer role full-time or contract?
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