<p><b>ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p><b>Benefits</b></p><ul><li>Suit Brisbane/Sydney/Perth/Melbourne Home Base</li><li>FIFO, Project Allowance and LAFH allowance where applicable</li><li>Annual pay review and discretionary bonus</li><li>Professional development opportunities</li><li>Income protection and discounted Private Health options</li><li>Salary packaging and Novated leases</li></ul><p></p><p>ACCIONA Mechanical &amp; Electrical is a specialist division within ACCIONA, delivering end-to-end mechanical and electrical design, construction, installation and commissioning services that support the transition to a low-carbon future.</p><p></p><p><b>Position</b></p><p></p><p>This role suits an experienced engineer with strong HV/primary systems capability, as the Senior Electrical Engineer – HV/Primary, you will design and deliver high‑voltage substations and primary plant systems that enable the safe, efficient, and resilient operation of transmission networks supporting Australia’s clean‑energy transition.</p><p></p><p>This role will support the delivery of a wide range of infrastructure projects across Australia, spanning diverse scales and complexities. The position is focused on developing cost-effective, technically robust design solutions. A strong emphasis on constructability ensures that designs translate into efficient, safe, and sustainable outcomes during on-site execution.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Apply mechanical and electrical engineering principles to independently develop system designs that meet project specifications and incorporate RAM principles</li><li>Develop and refine design components with supervision, ensuring alignment with overall system requirements</li><li>Use modelling and simulation tools to optimise and validate system performance and Compliance, prepare and review technical documentation, including design drawings, reports, and specifications</li><li>Perform Safety in Design assessments and integrate safety considerations into design decisions</li><li>Collaborate with other teams to integrate mechanical, electrical, controls, and communications systems</li><li>Coordinate effectively across disciplines to ensure design integration and resolve interface issues</li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering</li><li>Chartered Status (including RPEV, RPEQ, NER &amp; CPEng), or the ability to achieve within 6 months of commencing, is desirable</li><li>4+ years’ HV/primary design experience for transmission networks (220kV+)</li><li>Expertise in HV equipment selection, substation layouts, bus arrangements, earthing, insulation coordination, and primary plant integration.</li><li>Solid understanding of HV transmission standards, TNSP/utility requirements, and relevant design codes.</li><li>Strong in producing clear primary drawings, including GA layouts, SLDs, schematics, equipment schedules, and technical reports.</li><li>Tier 1/Tier 2 EPC or TNSP experience highly regarded but not essential</li></ul><p></p><p><b>ACCIONA Mechanical &amp; Electrical is growing, and we’re excited about what’s ahead.</b> </p><p></p><p>If this role isn’t the right fit for your skills and experience, but you have a background in transmission or substations, we’d still love to hear from you. Reach out directly to Michelle Ackland at <b>michelle.ackland@acciona.com</b> — we’re always keen to connect with passionate professionals who share our vision for sustainable infrastructure.</p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia &amp; New Zealand.</p><p></p><p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Leaders in developing regenerative infrastructure to design a better planet. Our offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. We develop our business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which we operate. We execute our sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a road map containing all the initiatives of the Company in this field. Our aim is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing quality criteria and innovation processes to all projects in order to optimize the efficient use of resources and respect the environment. We have been a carbon neutral company since 2016, but we go further and want to create a positive impact, with people and the planet at the center.</p>

Senior Electrical Engineer, HV/Primary

<p><b>ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p><b>Benefits</b></p><ul><li>Suit Brisbane/Sydney/Perth/Melbourne Home Base</li><li>FIFO, Project Allowance and LAFH allowance where applicable</li><li>Annual pay review and discretionary bonus</li><li>Professional development opportunities</li><li>Income protection and discounted Private Health options</li><li>Salary packaging and Novated leases</li></ul><p></p><p>ACCIONA Mechanical &amp; Electrical is a specialist division within ACCIONA, delivering end-to-end mechanical and electrical design, construction, installation and commissioning services that support the transition to a low-carbon future.</p><p></p><p><b>Position</b></p><p></p><p>This role suits an experienced engineer with strong HV/primary systems capability, as the Senior Electrical Engineer – HV/Primary, you will design and deliver high‑voltage substations and primary plant systems that enable the safe, efficient, and resilient operation of transmission networks supporting Australia’s clean‑energy transition.</p><p></p><p>This role will support the delivery of a wide range of infrastructure projects across Australia, spanning diverse scales and complexities. The position is focused on developing cost-effective, technically robust design solutions. A strong emphasis on constructability ensures that designs translate into efficient, safe, and sustainable outcomes during on-site execution.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Apply mechanical and electrical engineering principles to independently develop system designs that meet project specifications and incorporate RAM principles</li><li>Develop and refine design components with supervision, ensuring alignment with overall system requirements</li><li>Use modelling and simulation tools to optimise and validate system performance and Compliance, prepare and review technical documentation, including design drawings, reports, and specifications</li><li>Perform Safety in Design assessments and integrate safety considerations into design decisions</li><li>Collaborate with other teams to integrate mechanical, electrical, controls, and communications systems</li><li>Coordinate effectively across disciplines to ensure design integration and resolve interface issues</li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering</li><li>Chartered Status (including RPEV, RPEQ, NER &amp; CPEng), or the ability to achieve within 6 months of commencing, is desirable</li><li>4+ years’ HV/primary design experience for transmission networks (220kV+)</li><li>Expertise in HV equipment selection, substation layouts, bus arrangements, earthing, insulation coordination, and primary plant integration.</li><li>Solid understanding of HV transmission standards, TNSP/utility requirements, and relevant design codes.</li><li>Strong in producing clear primary drawings, including GA layouts, SLDs, schematics, equipment schedules, and technical reports.</li><li>Tier 1/Tier 2 EPC or TNSP experience highly regarded but not essential</li></ul><p></p><p><b>ACCIONA Mechanical &amp; Electrical is growing, and we’re excited about what’s ahead.</b> </p><p></p><p>If this role isn’t the right fit for your skills and experience, but you have a background in transmission or substations, we’d still love to hear from you. Reach out directly to Michelle Ackland at <b>michelle.ackland@acciona.com</b> — we’re always keen to connect with passionate professionals who share our vision for sustainable infrastructure.</p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia &amp; New Zealand.</p><p></p><p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Senior Electrical Engineer, HV/Primary

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