About us
NEN Consulting is a Melbourne-based utilities and infrastructure consultancy. We help major infrastructure projects, data centre developers and property developers de-risk their utilities engagement, from grid connections and HV substation engineering to data centre power, private and embedded networks, and public lighting design. Our engineers, consultants and designers bring over 100 years of combined industry experience, and we are small enough to stay hands-on with every client and project.
About the role
We are looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to act as second-in-charge to our Engineering Manager and lead our HV substation and grid connection design work. You’ll be the senior technical point of contact for clients and network service providers, take design authority for substation projects across private, distribution and transmission networks, and build the capability of a growing team.
What you’ll do
Lead the design of HV substations and connection assets from concept to commissioning — private / customer substations, distribution (11–22 kV) and transmission (66–500 kV)
Act as design authority: review and verify designs, calculations and reports, including transformer and switchgear specifications, earthing design and SLDs
Lead technical interface with DNSPs, TNSPs and AEMO on connection and design requirements
Act as second-in-charge to the Engineering Manager, including resourcing, scheduling and quality assurance across projects
Lead the technical content of tenders, fee proposals and bids, and contribute to business development
Mentor and train graduate and mid-level engineers
Manage project scope, budget and technical risk, and report to clients
About you
Essential
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) or higher
10+ years’ HV electrical engineering experience, with substantial substation primary design and design review
Experience at both distribution and transmission voltages, ideally including private / customer substations
Sound knowledge of Australian standards (AS 2067, AS/NZS 3000), NSP design standards and the National Electricity Rules connection process
Experience leading and reviewing the work of other engineers
Full Australian working rights
Desirable
CPEng and RPEV or RPEQ (or eligibility)
ASP Level 3 (NSW) or equivalent DNSP design authorisation
Data centre, grid connection, Owner’s Engineer or technical due diligence experience
Consultancy experience, including fee proposals and client management
Why join NEN
A leadership role with a direct say in how NEN’s HV substation and grid connections practice grows
Major data centre and network projects from day one
A small, experienced team in the Melbourne CBD
How to apply
Apply through SEEK with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your substation design and leadership experience. Enquiries: HR - [email protected]