KBR, Inc.

Senior Secondary & Protection Design Engineer

KBR, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Melbourne • Australia

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Flash

About the role

  • Lead HV substation secondary design, including protection, control, SCADA, and AC/DC systems. (1kV–132kV+).
  • Undertake analytical power system studies, including: Protection coordination, Load flow, Short‑circuit analysis, Arc flash hazard assessments.
  • Develop protection system drawings, SLDs, functional schematics, wiring diagrams and control logic.
  • Calculate CT/VT sizing and burden requirements based on system parameters.
  • Prepare protection relay settings and produce detailed settings reports.
  • Select protection relays and develop technical specifications aligned with project requirements.
  • Work closely with Primary, SCADA, E&B and project delivery teams to produce integrated substation designs.
  • Coordinate with clients, utilities, contractors and suppliers throughout design and delivery.
  • Provide mentoring, technical guidance and training to junior engineers.
  • Support proposals and bid development across multiple market sectors.
  • Lead the design and checking, quality assurance and standards compliance.
  • Support the sustainable growth of the team.
  • Identify new opportunities to work with new clients.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Electrical Engineering accredited by the Washington Accord (or recognized equivalent by Engineers Australia)
  • Chartered Engineer / CPEng / RPEQ / RPEV (or ability to attain it is required)
  • Proven consulting/design experience delivering for Transport clients.
  • Proven experience leading teams on complex projects.
  • Strong technical depth in: Protection and control design, AC/DC auxiliary systems, SCADA systems, Secondary systems studies.
  • MTM Accreditation (Designer/Checker) — or ability to obtain within 6 months is required.
  • Experience with DNSPs/TNSPs — highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with protection relays (e.g., SEL, GE, ABB, Schneider).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Strong organisational and project-management capability with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience in client-facing roles, with the ability to provide robust advice and clear communication.
Benefits
  • Access to iconic projects in Transport, Energy and Defence.
  • Genuine opportunities for professional development, certification and career progression.
  • A collaborative, people-first culture where you are valued and supported.
  • Flexible work arrangements and work/life balance.
  • National career pathways and exposure to multidisciplinary teams.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
HV substation secondary designprotection coordinationload flow analysisshort-circuit analysisarc flash hazard assessmentsprotection system drawingsCT/VT sizingprotection relay settingstechnical specificationsAC/DC auxiliary systems
Soft Skills
mentoringtechnical guidancetrainingcommunication skillsorganizational capabilityproject managementcollaborationclient-facing experienceadvice provisionability to manage multiple priorities
Certifications
Bachelor of Electrical EngineeringChartered EngineerCPEngRPEQRPEVMTM Accreditation (Designer/Checker)