Senior Electrical Engineer - Transmission

Evoenergy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the development and maintenance of technical design standards for sub-transmission assets, including 132/11kV zone substations, overhead lines, underground cables, and associated protection and control systems. Embedded within the Capability, Standards and Assurance team, this role brings deep technical expertise in high-voltage design and contributes to strengthening Evoenergy’s engineering capability across both primary and secondary systems. 

This position plays a key role in ensuring design standards are practical, safe, and aligned with regulatory and operational needs. You’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders and external consultants to develop high-quality engineering solutions, support investigations into asset performance, and contribute to the continuous improvement of safe design practices across the network. 

Key responsibilities 

• Develop and maintain design standards for sub-transmission assets, including substations, overhead lines, underground cables, and protection systems.  
• Provide specialist expertise in primary plant layout, protection design, and IEC 61850-based secondary systems.  
• Review and update technical drawings, manuals, and specifications to reflect current practices and regulatory changes.  
• Manage engineering consultants and contribute to procurement processes for sub-transmission equipment and services.  
• Collaborate across planning, design, construction, and asset management to ensure standards are integrated across the asset lifecycle.  
• Support investigations into asset performance and contribute to safe design practices and continuous improvement. 

Please see the attached position descriptions to view the full list of responsibilities for these roles. 

Our ideal candidate: 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and eligibility for ACT Professional Engineering Registration.  
• Deep expertise in one or more areas of transmission-level design (primary substations, transmission lines, or protection systems).  
• Strong foundational understanding of all sub-transmission disciplines to support integrated design standards.  
• Experience managing consultants and reviewing technical deliverables, drawings, and specifications.  
• Knowledge of relevant standards and strong communication skills to engage stakeholders across technical and operational teams. 

About Evoenergy: 

We own, maintain and operate the electricity distribution network in the ACT and the gas network in the ACT and parts of NSW. We supply safe, reliable and cost-effective electricity to over 200,000 residential and business electricity customers, and over 140,000 gas customers. 

The ACT is leading the nation in energy transition targeting net zero by 2045. This is the best time to join the energy industry. A role at Evoenergy will see you supporting a fully electrified ACT.  

At Evoenergy, we’re focused on safety, reliability, innovation and sustainability. We boast a positive safety culture that encourages and inspires, because the work we do matters to thousands of Canberrans. 

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace a diverse, inclusive, and respective culture, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds – and encourage applications regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability. 

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Apply now 

Apply through our Recruitment Portal by submitting your resume and a cover letter that clearly outlines the key skills, knowledge and experience you can bring to the role. You should also address the ‘Ideal Candidate’ criteria above. 

To learn more about the role, please email Nadeem Azizi at nadeem.azizi@evoenergy.com.au.  

For guidance with the application process, please contact Nathan Van Der Walle at recruitment@evoenergy.com.au. 

Applications will be accepted until the 13th of November 2025.