Power System Engineers

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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Are you passionate about Power Systems? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team delivering projects that will shape Melbourne for generations to come? Do you want to join one of the few Tier 1 consultancies that is growing in the Transport, Defence and Energy markets with a strong pipeline of work through to 2030?

If you want to be part of the Electrifying Victoria KBR Team and you have expertise in HV systems, earthing & bonding, contestable works and substation designs we want to hear from you!

KBR has been awarded two major rail projects and is excited to be delivering them over the next 5 years. You could be part of the team that is working on:

• Sunshine Station Precinct (SSP) Project under NWPA
• Ruthven and Seaford Level Crossing Removal

We have exciting opportunities at all levels available in Melbourne to support these amazing projects:

We're hiring:

🔹 HV Substation Engineers

🔹 HV Secondary Design Engineers

🔹 Earthing & Bonding Engineers

🔹 Power Systems Technical Lead

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, analyse, and optimise Traction Power Systems
• Develop solutions for 1500V DC
• Develop solutions for Earthing & Bonding Systems
• Create robust, sustainable substation designs.
• Lead HV substation design
• Lead HV substation secondary design, including protection
• Help grow the power team

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience with 1500VDC
• Proficiency in sustainable design methodologies
• Experience of software tools such as ETAP, CDEGS, PLS-CADD, PowerCAD, SKM Powertools, CYMCAP
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Australian work rights and residency required.
• MTM Competency Required or ability to obtain within 6 months
• RPEV Accreditation Required or ability to obtain within 6 months

Ready to make a significant impact in the transport market? Submit your interest and join us in driving innovation to shape Melbourne!

What do KBR offer?

We are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset that drives innovation within our business, for our customers and stakeholders.  

Our people blend seamlessly into customer teams to help create a positive impact on the communities and environments they seek to improve. Our expertise and adaptability is unmatched and continues to meet the demands of tomorrow to help shape Australia’s future for the better. 

In addition to working on some fantastic projects, KBR offer an array of benefits focused on providing our people with a great working environment, continual career development, friendly, flexible work arrangements and work/life balance. Our culture, and our genuine focus on our people is a major factor in our success and we want you to be part of our journey. 

Typical benefits include:

• Industry leading salaries, reviewed annually
• Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)
• Project financial incentives
• Structured progression and development plans.
• Paid parental leave
• Salary packaging and novated leases
• Diversity and Inclusion support

Help shape tomorrow by applying today!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to leave your impact on our society with one of Australia’s leading infrastructure businesses. Apply now and follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with all the latest news and job opportunities.