Senior Electrical Engineer

Beyond Electrical Engineering (BEE) is a leading provider of electrical engineering and automation solutions, delivering projects across Australia and internationally. We specialise in Renewables, High Voltage, Low Voltage, and Control Systems, with expertise spanning power system design, industrial automation, OT networking, and Intelligent drafting tools and 3D digital engineering. BEE is a trusted partner to clients across renewables, resources, transmission, transport, water, manufacturing, and heavy industry. With offices in Perth, Adelaide, Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Devonport and Hobart, we deliver end-to-end support across the full project lifecycle providing reliable, construction-ready solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and performance. Our team is made up of skilled engineers, technicians, and designers who operate at the forefront of the industry. We work with renewable developers, utilities, mining operators, manufacturers, and infrastructure providers to deliver technically proven, construction-ready solutions. From large-scale solar and wind farms to substations, BESS, and water treatment facilities, we ensure reliable outcomes backed by 24/7 support. At BEE, our people are our strength. By empowering our team, we continue to exceed client expectations and help drive the transition to a smarter, more sustainable energy future. Why Join Us? We are growing, become part of our journey. At BEE, we know our people are the difference. That's why we offer more than just a job. We provide a workplace where you can grow, be supported, and enjoy real rewards: Apply your primary and secondary design expertise across a diverse portfolio of complex renewable energy and power infrastructure projects.Work closely with a talented electrical engineers, project teams, clients and other disciplines to develop practical, high-quality solutions.Play a key role in Australia's transition to a cleaner and more resilient energy future.Join a high-growth engineering consultancy at an exciting stage of its evolution. Work within a collaborative, values-driven culture where technical excellence, trust, accountability and practical problem-solving are highly valued. Be part of a company that values you, invests in your growth, and celebrates your success both on and off the job. About the role As the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for guiding the design and delivery of complex primary and secondary projects across the state and beyond. You will design the power systems and prepare for Principal Engineer sign-off activities, support key client relationships, and mentor engineers within your team. This role is suited to an experienced electrical engineering professional who brings technical expertise, commercial awareness, and the ability to influence project outcomes across the resources, industrial, utilities, and energy sectors. Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of Primary and/or Secondary projects across HV designs in renewables, BESS, utilities, and industrial facilities.Provide technical leadership, review, and sign-off for engineering deliverables in line with Australian standards and client requirements.Oversee primary and/or secondary system design, including protection, control, SCADA, earthing, and equipment integration.Perform and review the calculations and studies required for the assigned scope, which may include earthing, lightning protection, insulation coordination, cable sizing, load flow, fault level, protection coordination and arc-flash assessments, to support safe, reliable and compliant designs.Prepare, review and coordinate discipline deliverables, including design criteria, calculations, reports, specifications, datasheets, drawings, schematics, protection and control philosophies, cable schedules and technical documentation relevant to the assigned primary and/or secondary scope.Act as a trusted technical advisor while coordinating design interfaces across primary, secondary, civil, structural, communications and drafting disciplines, resolving technical issues with clients, utilities, vendors and project teams throughout delivery.Mentor engineers across the team, supporting capability uplift, technical excellence, and professional development.Support tenders, technical proposals, engineering estimates, and project planning activities.Drive safety in design, quality assurance, and risk management across all project phases.Provide technical support during procurement, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and project closeout.Contribute to the ongoing improvement of engineering systems, standards, and work practices. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.Chartered status, National Engineering Register (NER) registration, or equivalent professional accreditation highly regarded.RPEQ, RPEV, CPEng, or eligibility to obtain registration where required, will be considered advantageous.Strong working knowledge of relevant Australian and international standards, including AS/NZS 3000, AS 2067, and IEC 61850. About You 5+ years’ experience in power systems and high voltage engineering, with strong capability in primary and/or secondary substation design.Demonstrated experience delivering transmission and high voltage substation projects, ideally across 132 kV to 500 kV environments.Experience in utilities, resources, industrial, water, or renewable energy sectors.Strong technical knowledge in areas such as protection systems, relay settings/configuration, and associated power system studies, with broader exposure to control systems, SCADA integration, and PLC-based solutions viewed favourably.Experience in preparing and reviewing high-quality engineering deliverables, including reports, specifications, datasheets, and technical methodologies.Capability to operate across technical leadership, design review, detailed design, and client engagement, and can apply sound engineering judgement to complex project challenges.Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, clients, vendors, and project partners.Proactive, adaptable, and able to contribute positively within a growing and evolving business.Passionate about mentoring and developing engineers, helping to strengthen both technical capability and broader professional growth across the team.Hold full Australian work rights. Join Us This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer to step into a senior role focused on technically challenging renewable energy and power infrastructure projects. You'll play a central role in delivering high-quality primary and/or secondary engineering solutions across BEE's growing project portfolio, providing technical leadership, coordinating multidisciplinary design interfaces and supporting the development of engineers across the team. BEE supports flexible ways of working. The successful candidate can be based in Melbourne, Perth, Devonport, or Hobart, with business-related travel to engage with leaders, teams and stakeholders. If you're excited by the opportunity to combine technical leadership, project delivery and the chance to shape something new within a rapidly growing business, we'd love to hear from you. BEE is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from people with a range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Please note: We are not accepting unsolicited agency referrals for this vacancy.