Electrical Project Engineer - Substations / Renewables

Role: Electrical Project Engineer – Substations & Energy Projects

Location: Perth, WA

Rate: $75–$90 p/h + Super (negotiable)

Length: 12 Months

Work Arrangements: Flexible (1–2 days WFH)

The Opportunity

Join a major decarbonisation program delivering large-scale power and transmission infrastructure across WA. This is a unique opportunity to work on 220kV substation projects that directly enable the transition to renewables, while gaining exposure across wind, solar and BESS integration.

This role offers a genuine blend of engineering and project delivery—ideal for engineers looking to step beyond pure design and take ownership of packages, vendors and outcomes.

The Role

Support the delivery of multiple substation packages at various project stages, with responsibilities including:

• Reviewing and influencing electrical designs for 220/33kV substations
• Developing scopes of work, specifications and technical documentation
• Managing vendor packages (HV switchgear, transformers, MV equipment)
• Coordinating procurement, technical queries and evaluations
• Supporting construction, testing and commissioning activities

You’ll work across multiple concurrent projects, giving you variety, visibility and the chance to influence delivery outcomes end-to-end.

What You Bring

• 3–7 years’ experience in substations, utilities, renewables or heavy industry
• Exposure to HV infrastructure, switchgear and power transformers
• Experience in design review, package management or project engineering
• Good understanding of Australian Standards and engineering fundamentals
• Ability to manage vendors, timelines and competing priorities

Why This Role?

• Work on one of WA’s most significant energy transition programs
• Broaden your skillset beyond design into project delivery and stakeholder management
• Flexible working model with Perth base and meaningful site exposure
• Competitive, negotiable rate aligned to experience
• Strong pipeline of projects offering stability and career growth

If this Electrical Engineer contract sounds like something you’d like to explore, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. I’m happy to talk through the project, scope and team structure before you commit. Apply now or reach out to me at ***email_hidden***.

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