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degreeBachelor's (B.A.)
loacation Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Australia
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Title: Senior HV Secondary Design Engineer Help deliver the next generation of Australia’s transport infrastructure in Melbourne KBR is seeking an experienced Senior Secondary and Protection Design Engineer to join our growing national Power team. With major project wins in Melbourne’s Rail Transport sector on Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) Linewide and Stations contracts, as well as ongoing work with on North West Program Alliance this role offers the chance to influence some of the most high‑profile infrastructure programs in Australia and help shape the face of Melbourne for generations to come You’ll work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver complex secondary and protection designs for substations and HV networks. This role will see you collaborating with talented colleagues across the country while contributing to projects that will reshape transport and energy infrastructure across Melbourne and beyond. What you’ll be doing Lead HV substation secondary design, including protection, control, SCADA, and AC/DC systems. (1kV–132kV+). Undertake analytical power system studies, including: Protection coordination Load flow Short‑circuit analysis Arc flash hazard assessments Develop protection system drawings, SLDs, functional schematics, wiring diagrams and control logic. Calculate CT/VT sizing and burden requirements based on system parameters. Prepare protection relay settings and produce detailed settings reports. Select protection relays and develop technical specifications aligned with project requirements. Work closely with Primary, SCADA, E&B and project delivery teams to produce integrated substation designs. Coordinate with clients, utilities, contractors and suppliers throughout design and delivery. Provide mentoring, technical guidance and training to junior engineers. Support proposals and bid development across multiple market sectors. Lead the design and checking, quality assurance and standards compliance. Support the sustainable growth of the team. Identify new opportunities to work with new clients. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor of Electrical Engineering accredited by the Washington Accord (or recognized equivalent by Engineers Australia ) Chartered Engineer / CPEng / RPEQ / RPEV (or ability to attain it is required ) Proven consulting/design experience delivering for Transport clients. Proven experience leading teams on complex projects. Strong technical depth in: Protection and control design AC/DC auxiliary systems SCADA systems Secondary systems studies MTM Accreditation (Designer/Checker) — or ability to obtain within 6 months is required. Experience with DNSPs/TNSPs — highly desirable. Familiarity with protection relays (e.g., SEL, GE, ABB, Schneider). Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Strong organisational and project‑management capability with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience in client-facing roles, with the ability to provide robust advice and clear communication Why join KBR? At KBR, we partner with our clients and delivery partners to deliver exceptional outcomes — driven by collaboration, technical excellence and our One Team approach. With nearly 2,000 employees across Australia, we offer: Access to iconic projects in Transport, Energy and Defence. Genuine opportunities for professional development, certification and career progression. A collaborative, people‑first culture where you are valued and supported. Flexible work arrangements and work/life balance. National career pathways and exposure to multidisciplinary teams. Join a team where people matter, your expertise is respected, and your work directly shapes critical Australian infrastructure. KBR Values: Our KBR Values - We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, We Are a Team of Teams - embody our people centric organisation. Our culture, and our genuine focus on our people is a major factor in our success and we want you to be part of our journey.  Help shape tomorrow by applying today! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to leave your impact on our society with one of Australia’s leading infrastructure businesses. Apply now and follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with all the latest news and job opportunities. #LI-DNP #LI-DNI  #S-DNI 

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