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Secondary Design Engineer

Downer Group

On-site
Brisbane, QLD
Full-time
Senior
5+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 27m ago

Real job — pulled straight from Downer Group’s careers page · Verified November 7, 2026 · No reposts.

Job description

Downer Group is hiring a Secondary Design Engineer — a full-time, based in Brisbane, QLD role. Apply directly on Downer Group's careers page below.

Secondary Design Engineer

Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia

The Opportunity

Downer’s Energy & Utilities business is seeking an Electrical Engineer, Secondary Systems to join our Power engineering team, and will have specific expereince in Design, Construction or Commissioning of Utility Substation.

In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of secondary systems for high-voltage substations, producing accurate engineering designs, models, reports, settings and technical documentation. Working closely with the Principal Engineer, project teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers, you will help deliver high-quality design packages that meet project, safety, quality, budget and schedule requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrical engineer with substation experience who wants to strengthen their technical capability, contribute to major power infrastructure projects and progress towards leading an engineering design team

What we are looking for 

  • Must have Design, Construction or Commissioning of Utility Substation experience
  • Qualification Electrical Engineering
  • Five years’ experience in substation electrical engineering & RPEQ accredited
  • Knowledge of high-voltage substation design, layouts and transmission and distribution network components
  • Understanding of secondary protection and automation systems, including protection IEDs, SCADA control and monitoring, transformer monitoring and control, and AC and DC supply systems
  • The ability to develop, read and design single-line diagrams, logic diagrams, electrical schematics, panel layouts and cable schedules
  • Experience preparing comprehensive design packages, technical documents and drawing registers
  • An understanding of quality assurance processes throughout the project lifecycle
  • Experience with electrical CAD software such as Bentley MicroStation or Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Awareness of electrical engineering software such as PowerFactory and PSCAD
  • Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills
  • The ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, clients, stakeholders and subcontractors
  • Thorough attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a changing project environment
  • Leadership aspirations and an interest in progressing towards leading an engineering design team
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What we offer

  • Flexible working environment
  • Opportunity for career growth with structured frameworks and supportive-inclusive team 
  • Competitive Salary and Employee Benefits 
  • Valued and respected position, with supportive and experienced team
  • Work for a major ASX-listed company 
     

About Energy & Utilities…Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

How to apply

Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you! 

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.

About Us

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. 

About the Organization

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure.
We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.
Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.Downer’s Energy & Utilities business is seeking an Electrical Secondary Systems Engineer, to join our team based in Brisbane and or Adelaide

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Secondary Design Engineer at Downer Group?

The required skills for Secondary Design Engineer at Downer Group include: Electrical Engineering, SCADA, AutoCAD.

What is the seniority level for Secondary Design Engineer at Downer Group?

Secondary Design Engineer at Downer Group is a Senior level position.

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