Looking for the next opportunity where your work genuinely matters? Join SA Power Networks and help power homes, businesses and communities across South Australia – today and into the future.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced and capable Senior Substation Engineer to provide technical leadership, deliver high-quality engineering outcomes, and support the design and integration of critical substation infrastructure.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering safe, reliable and compliant substation designs while mentoring engineers and contributing to a highly capable, connected workforce.

Culture & benefits

At SA Power Networks, you’ll be part of a team where our values shape how we work every day. We keep everyone safe, collaborate with purpose, take the initiative, and rise to the challenge to deliver for our people, customers and communities.

We offer an environment that values safety above all, encourages new ideas, and supports you to grow your career while making a meaningful contribution to South Australia.

You will also enjoy:

· Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on work-life balance

· 13% superannuation (1% above current legislated employer contributions)

· Up to $900 in electricity reimbursements each year

· 17.5% leave loading payable on annual leave

· Income Protection Coverage

· Primary Parental Leave (18 weeks) and Secondary Parental Leave (5 weeks)

· Corporate discounts on health insurance and gym memberships

About you

Provide technical leadership, mentoring, training and direction to substation engineers and project teams

Provide specialist technical advice across the business on substation-related matters

Deliver professional engineering services for substation design, including:

• Primary systems
• Earthing
• Electrical interference
• Electrical design

Prepare, assist, review and analyse:

• Complex technical studies
• Project scopes
• Technical specifications
• Drawings

Coordinate and technically lead assigned engineering and design project teams

Ensure projects are appropriately planned and that required design processes are followed, including design reviews and Safety in Design reviews

Manage scope, design budgets, schedules, technical communication and design integration across disciplines

Ensure all designs comply with:

• Relevant design standards
• Statutory regulations
• Australian Standards

Provide engineering and technical support through all phases of the project lifecycle

Essential:

· A degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent skills and knowledge gained through experience

· Eligibility for admission as a Corporate Member of Engineers Australia

· CPEng status is desirable

· A current Class C driver’s licence

· Extensive experience in a similar engineering role within the electrical industry

· Demonstrated experience in substation engineering, design leadership and multidisciplinary coordination

· Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

· The ability to lead teams, mentor engineers and drive high technical standards

About us

SA Power Networks plays a vital role in South Australia, connecting homes, businesses and communities to a safe, reliable and efficient electricity network.

We’re proud to be leading the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future, working closely with communities across the state to achieve meaningful change.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. With a collaborative culture, strong development pathways and a commitment to innovation, you’ll be supported to grow your career while making a real impact, connecting South Australians to a better energy future, today.

Want to know more?

Tania Rodgers tania.rodgers@sapowernetworks.com.au

Applications close 14th June 2026

Diversity & inclusion

SA Power Networks is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from people of all genders, cultures and backgrounds.