Job description

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Our client is a highly respected Australian engineering firm delivering specialist high-voltage power system services across renewable energy and heavy industrial sectors. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and practical engineering solutions, they provide end-to-end support across design, analysis, commissioning and energisation projects. The organisation offers a collaborative and supportive culture where engineers are encouraged to take ownership of projects and see their work progress from concept through to commissioning.

Your new role

As the HV Electrical Engineer, you will act as a technical authority within the business, leading the delivery of complex HV design and power system engineering projects. This is a hands-on role that combines technical leadership, design oversight, mentoring and client engagement. You will provide technical direction across power system studies, protection systems, primary plant design and earthing systems while supporting project delivery teams through technical reviews and engineering assurance activities. You'll also play a key role in developing engineering capability within the business and maintaining high standards across all project deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver complex HV design and power system engineering projects.
  • Undertake power system studies, protection design, earthing design and associated HV engineering activities.
  • Act as a technical authority, providing guidance, review and sign-off of engineering deliverables.
  • Ensure engineering outputs comply with relevant Australian Standards, legislation and client requirements.
  • Provide technical assurance and structured review of work completed by engineers and designers.
  • Support project planning, design coordination and risk identification.
  • Engage directly with clients, network service providers and subcontractors on technical matters.
  • Mentor and develop engineers and graduates across the business.
  • Contribute to tender submissions, technical proposals and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you’ll need to succeed

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 3+ years of industry experience within power systems or HV engineering.
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in protection and power systems detailed design.
  • CPEng and RPEQ accreditation.
  • Strong experience using ETAP, PTW, DigSILENT, SafeGrid and Cymcap.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multiple concurrent engineering projects.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and client engagement skills.
  • Proven mentoring and leadership capability within technical team


What you’ll get in return

  • Competitive remuneration package.
  • 9-day fortnight with every second Friday off.
  • Additional birthday leave each year.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Modern, conveniently located Brisbane office.
  • Exposure to technically challenging HV projects across multiple industries.
  • Opportunity to work closely with highly experienced engineering leaders.
  • Strong career development, mentoring and progression opportunities.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment where technical excellence is highly valued.

What you need to do now

If you're a HV or Power Systems Engineer looking to step into a growing engineering company apply now or contact Connor Williams at Hays Energy for a confidential discussion.



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Job Summary

  • Published on: 15 Jul, 2026
  • Category: Energy
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Salary:
  • Location: QLD - Brisbane CBD
  • Job Nature: Full Time

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: QLD - Brisbane CBD