<p><b>ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p>An 80-year group, COBRA promotes its own efficient business model, the result of the combination of decentralization, geographical diversification and technical specialization of more than 20,000 professionals in more than 43 countries. In this way, it offers a wide range of services throughout the value chain of projects, adapted to each sector and to the scope of the contract required by our clients, both public and private.<br><br>Cobra is divided into four main sectors of activity, Networks, Specialised installations, integrated projects and concession assets.<br><br>ACEREZ, a partnership of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy, has been appointed preferred network operator by EnergyCo to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission line network. The ACCIONA COBRA Joint Venture (ACJV) is the design and construction contractor for ACEREZ.<br><br>The Central-West Orana Transmission Project will provide new high-capacity transmission lines, energy hubs and supporting infrastructure to transfer power generated by solar and wind projects to electricity consumers. The new infrastructure is expected to be operational by 2028 and will initially unlock up to 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity.<br><br> </p><p><b>Job Description</b></p><p>With a commitment to driving positive change, contributing to the evolution of Australia’s green energy sector, this is your chance to be part of something groundbreaking!</p><p></p><p>Our Central-West Orana project is currently seeking a dedicated Substation Secondary Design Engineer to share their expertise within our growing Engineering team. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement secondary systems in electrical substations, creating detailed electrical schematics and protection and control systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable power system operation.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Develop detailed designs for substation secondary systems, including protection, control, and communication systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and client specifications.</li><li>Create and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings, and perform calculations and simulations to validate design concepts and ensure system reliability.</li><li>Collaborate with primary systems design engineers, civil engineers, and other project team members, and coordinate with clients, contractors, and suppliers to gather requirements and ensure design feasibility.</li><li>Provide technical support during the construction and commissioning phases of projects.</li><li>Prepare technical documentation, including design reports, specifications, and test procedures, maintain accurate records of design changes, decisions, and project milestones, and generate and review bill of materials (BOM) for project components.</li><li>Conduct design reviews and quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of designs, implementing best practices and lessons learned from previous projects to improve design processes.</li><li>Stay updated with the latest industry standards, codes, and regulations related to substation design, and ensure all designs adhere to relevant safety and environmental guidelines.</li><li>Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance design efficiency and quality and provide training and mentorship to junior engineers and support staff.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><ul><li>Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or a related field.</li><li>Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in substation design, focusing on secondary systems.</li><li>Proven track record of successfully delivering substation design projects.</li><li>Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or equivalent.</li><li>Strong understanding of electrical protection and control systems.</li><li>Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, and other relevant standards.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li></ul><p><b>We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you believe you bring the capabilities to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you. We look forward to continuing to build our supportive workplace together.</b></p><p></p><p><b>Please note: This position is being delivered as part of a joint venture between two organisations. As such, your employment may be with either of the parent companies, and this will be confirmed during the recruitment process.</b></p><p></p><p><b>For more information on how your personal data is managed, please refer to the privacy statements of each parent company:</b></p><p></p><p><b>Grupo Cobra:</b> <a href="https://www.grupocobra.com/en/privacy-policy/"><b>https://www.grupocobra.com/en/privacy-policy/</b></a></p><p></p><p><b>Acciona: </b><a href="https://www.acciona.com/privacy-policy"><b>Privacy Policy | ACCIONA | Business as unusual</b></a></p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia &amp; New Zealand.</p><p></p><p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Leaders in developing regenerative infrastructure to design a better planet. Our offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. We develop our business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which we operate. We execute our sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a road map containing all the initiatives of the Company in this field. Our aim is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing quality criteria and innovation processes to all projects in order to optimize the efficient use of resources and respect the environment. We have been a carbon neutral company since 2016, but we go further and want to create a positive impact, with people and the planet at the center.</p>

Electrical Design Engineer (Secondary Equipment)

<p><b>ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p>An 80-year group, COBRA promotes its own efficient business model, the result of the combination of decentralization, geographical diversification and technical specialization of more than 20,000 professionals in more than 43 countries. In this way, it offers a wide range of services throughout the value chain of projects, adapted to each sector and to the scope of the contract required by our clients, both public and private.<br><br>Cobra is divided into four main sectors of activity, Networks, Specialised installations, integrated projects and concession assets.<br><br>ACEREZ, a partnership of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy, has been appointed preferred network operator by EnergyCo to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission line network. The ACCIONA COBRA Joint Venture (ACJV) is the design and construction contractor for ACEREZ.<br><br>The Central-West Orana Transmission Project will provide new high-capacity transmission lines, energy hubs and supporting infrastructure to transfer power generated by solar and wind projects to electricity consumers. The new infrastructure is expected to be operational by 2028 and will initially unlock up to 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity.<br><br>&nbsp;</p><p><b>Job Description</b></p><p>With a commitment to driving positive change, contributing to the evolution of Australia’s green energy sector, this is your chance to be part of something groundbreaking!</p><p></p><p>Our Central-West Orana project is currently seeking a dedicated Substation Secondary Design Engineer to share their expertise within our growing Engineering team.&nbsp;In this role, you will design, develop, and implement secondary systems in electrical substations, creating detailed electrical schematics and protection and control systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable power system operation.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Develop detailed designs for substation secondary systems, including protection, control, and communication systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and client specifications.</li><li>Create and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings, and perform calculations and simulations to validate design concepts and ensure system reliability.</li><li>Collaborate with primary systems design engineers, civil engineers, and other project team members, and coordinate with clients, contractors, and suppliers to gather requirements and ensure design feasibility.</li><li>Provide technical support during the construction and commissioning phases of projects.</li><li>Prepare technical documentation, including design reports, specifications, and test procedures, maintain accurate records of design changes, decisions, and project milestones, and generate and review bill of materials (BOM) for project components.</li><li>Conduct design reviews and quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of designs, implementing best practices and lessons learned from previous projects to improve design processes.</li><li>Stay updated with the latest industry standards, codes, and regulations related to substation design, and ensure all designs adhere to relevant safety and environmental guidelines.</li><li>Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance design efficiency and quality and provide training and mentorship to junior engineers and support staff.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><ul><li>Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or a related field.</li><li>Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in substation design, focusing on secondary systems.</li><li>Proven track record of successfully delivering substation design projects.</li><li>Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or equivalent.</li><li>Strong understanding of electrical protection and control systems.</li><li>Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, and other relevant standards.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li></ul><p><b>We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you believe you bring the capabilities to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you. We look forward to continuing to build our supportive workplace together.</b></p><p></p><p><b>Please note:&nbsp;This position is being delivered as part of a joint venture between two organisations. As such, your employment may be with either of the parent companies, and this will be confirmed during the recruitment process.</b></p><p></p><p><b>For more information on how your personal data is managed, please refer to the privacy statements of each parent company:</b></p><p></p><p><b>Grupo Cobra:</b> <a href="https://www.grupocobra.com/en/privacy-policy/"><b>https://www.grupocobra.com/en/privacy-policy/</b></a></p><p></p><p><b>Acciona: </b><a href="https://www.acciona.com/privacy-policy"><b>Privacy Policy | ACCIONA | Business as unusual</b></a></p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia &amp; New Zealand.</p><p></p><p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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