Principal Electrical Engineer

D&B ·www.designandbuild.com.au

Location NSW - Sydney, NSW, Australia
Salary AUD 190,000 - 220,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Principal
Source Shazamme
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Position: Principal Electrical Engineer 
Salary: up to $220k
Company: Tier 1 Contractor
Location: Sydney 
Project: Major BESS, 150MW up to 400MW

Our client is a global Tier 1 contractor who has just secured new projects across transmission, EHV substations, and renewables, including solar farms, wind farms, and large-scale BESS.

Instead of outsourcing all the electrical design work, they’re investing in growing their internal engineering team to bring that capability in-house.

This created an opportunity for an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to be the Technical Lead for HV Design for a Major BESS Project in Sydney.

Perks: 
  • Attractive package up to $210k + benefits, plus opportunities for performance incentives.
  • Real ongoing projects with multiple secured contracts in renewables and transmission.
  • Be part of a growing engineering team that values technical excellence and teamwork.
Key responsibilities for the Senior Electrical Engineer: 
  • Oversee the engineering activities and technical design aspects of the projects 
  • Technical lead for concept and detailed designs, technical investigations, tender assessment & contract technical specifications
  • Analyse electrical system requirements, capacity, cost, and project needs 
  • Foster a culture of teamwork within the engineering team and across the wider business to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget
What you’ll bring:
  • Proven experience as a Senior Electrical Engineer on major energy projects (HV/EHV Substations, Transmission Lines, Renewable Energy)
  • Proven detailed design experience
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g., BSc Engineering)
  • CPEng or eligibility to obtain
  • Membership (or eligibility) with a relevant engineering institution (e.g., Engineers Australia)
Ready to explore more? Apply now or contact Jasmine on 0405 437 667 for a confidential conversation.

All applications treated strictly confidentially.

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Who is hiring for the Principal Electrical Engineer role?
D&B is hiring for the Principal Electrical Engineer position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Principal Electrical Engineer job located?
The Principal Electrical Engineer role with D&B is based in NSW - Sydney, NSW, AU.
What does the Principal Electrical Engineer role pay?
D&B lists the Principal Electrical Engineer role at AUD 190,000–220,000 per year.
Is the Principal Electrical Engineer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at D&B.
What experience level is the Principal Electrical Engineer role?
The Principal Electrical Engineer position is aimed at principal-level candidates.
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