Associate Electrical Engineer - Medium Voltage

This is more than a traditional technical design role.

You'll have the opportunity to work on some of the industry's most technically demanding projects, helping clients solve complex challenges relating to network reliability, resilience, energy transition, capacity upgrades and future growth

You'll be supported by HDR's global network of technical specialists while developing your career within our National Electrical Engineering team.

We’re looking for someone who is:

An experienced electrical engineering professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality technical solutions.

A confident communicator who builds trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.

Commercially aware and accountable for project delivery.

Collaborative and able to bring multidisciplinary teams together.

Willing to support and share knowledge with less experienced colleagues.

Curious, growth-oriented and continuously looking for better ways to deliver value.

A degree qualification in Electrical Engineering.

Relevant experience in consulting, utility, industrial or infrastructure environments, with demonstrated involvement in electrical engineering project delivery.

Experience contributing to medium voltage and power distribution projects across multiple design stages.

Demonstrated experience with: Medium Voltage (typically 11kV-66kV) distribution systems. Zone, terminal or customer substations. Protection and control systems. Earthing and lighting protection designs. Power system modelling.

Medium Voltage (typically 11kV-66kV) distribution systems.

Zone, terminal or customer substations.

Protection and control systems.

Earthing and lighting protection designs.

Power system modelling.

Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating across multiple stakeholders.

Strong knowledge of Australian electrical standards, codes and regulatory requirements.

Experience with HV and LV power distribution systems.

Experience undertaking load flow studies, fault analysis, protection coordination studies, power quality studies.

Proficiency with tools such as ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, PowerCad, Revit or similar platforms.

Employee ownership model – share in the success you help create

Major project exposure – work on complex electrical infrastructure

Career development – mentoring and support from experienced technical and project leaders

Collaborative culture – work within a multidisciplinary team that values quality and innovation

Global TMT expertise – collaborate with HDR's internationally recognised mission critical and data centre teams.

This role can be based in either Sydney or Melbourne as part of our National Building Engineering Services business. #LI-CG3

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.