Principal - Secondary Design Engineer

Join to apply for the Principal - Secondary Design Engineer role at Beca . Our energy future is being transformed by technological innovations that will deliver more sustainable outcomes, bringing greater energy security and affordability to businesses and communities. Opportunity With a strong pipeline of exciting projects, our team is growing. We are looking for an experienced Secondary (Power) Engineer to bolster our technical capability to deliver high voltage substation designs to an enviable list of transmission and distribution clients. This opportunity will allow you to be involved in major energy transition projects in Australia alongside a high‑performing team. Responsibilities Development of secondary electrical designs of transmission and distribution substations up to voltages of 500 kV Provide detailed design services for high voltage systems control, protection and SCADA, including panel layouts, detailed schematics, cable schedules and cable connection schedules Provide support and guidance to Senior Secondary Engineers based locally and in other Beca offices Work with junior engineers to train and mentor them in preparing secondary designs Develop understanding of client standards Undertake self‑checks of work packages using standard checklists, preparing packages for verification and quality checks Collaborate with teams based in Australia and New Zealand to deliver coordinated designs to meet client expectations Qualifications Relevant tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering Experience in developing secondary and/or protection designs for high voltage electricity networks Understanding of the various engineering disciplines Be organised and able to multi‑task Have effective communication skills, especially verbal Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with a team of engineers and designers (locally and/or internationally) to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget Take pride in delivering successful outcomes Enjoy working in a team environment Any consultancy experience is advantageous but not essential What We Offer Flexibility & Wellbeing: Enjoy flexible working options to manage your personal and family priorities, along with dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement Belonging & Ownership: Join a diverse and inclusive team where collaboration and creativity thrive. Bring your whole self to work and take advantage of unique shareholder opportunities to share in our collective success Parental Leave: Take time for what matters most with up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all genders Career Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning and professional development through our company training programmes and support for professional accreditation, including pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia. Work alongside industry leaders and gain hands‑on experience to unlock your career potential Who Is Beca Beca is one of the Asia‑Pacific region’s largest employee‑owned professional services consultancies. Our team of over 4 300 professionals is diverse enough to bring a wide range of perspectives and expertise to every client and challenge, creating resourceful, smart solutions from our collective experience and insights. Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicities, identities, thoughts, and experiences. Apply Now If you want to make everyday better, apply online today If you have any questions, you can find out more about our people and projects by visiting Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Business Consulting and Services #J-18808-Ljbffr