Principal Engineer at Fyfe

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Engineering, Secondary Design, Protection Design, HV Substation, BESS, Solar Design, Project Delivery, Technical Leadership, Mentoring, Client Engagement, Market Strategy, Engineering Standards, Sustainable Design, Stakeholder Management, Multidisciplinary Teams, Chartered Engineer

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

Middleton Group is a FYFE company. Fyfe is a leading Australian integrated engineering, environment, planning, and survey firm with 700+ staff across Australia. Middleton engineers and project managers are dedicated to solving complex power and energy challenges through innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence. Operating across key sectors including transportation, sustainable energy, industrial, and power utilities, offering services in strategy and planning, design and engineering, project management, and operations and maintenance. Committed to a sustainable energy future, we partner with industry and communities to drive renewable power solutions while fostering a collaborative, inclusive workplace that provides varied projects, continuous development, and leadership opportunities for our people. About the Role Middleton Group is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in our Secondary & Protection Team to lead major projects and deliver innovative, high-quality technical solutions for clients in the utility, renewable and data centre sectors. This senior role offers the opportunity to shape complex electrical design projects, mentor engineers, and champion sustainable practices that support our mission of building a cleaner energy future. What You'll Do Technical Leadership: Serve as the authority on secondary and protection of HV substation, BESS and solar design Project Delivery: Provide technical direction on multiple secondary/protection packages from concept to completion, ensuring they meet cost, quality, and safety targets Capability Development: Mentor and develop junior engineers, promote continuous skill growth, and help the team stay ahead of industry trends Business Growth: Contribute to proposals, client engagement, and market strategy to secure new work and expand our services Quality & Sustainability: Uphold engineering standards, implement best practices, and champion environmentally responsible design What You Bring Qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and Chartered Engineer status Experience: 12+ years in high-voltage engineering, ideally with water and transport project experience Technical Expertise: Proven track record in HV substation secondary and protection design plus strong knowledge of large-scale solar and BESS design Leadership Skills: Able to guide multidisciplinary teams, manage complex stakeholders, and make sound, independent decisions People-Focused: Committed to fostering a collaborative, respectful culture with a growth mindset Why Middleton Group? A progressive, values-driven consultancy shaping the future of renewable energy Opportunities for professional growth, innovation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration Supportive culture with a genuine focus on employee wellbeing and career development How to Apply Ready to lead a talented team and drive Australia's clean-energy transition? Apply now to be part of our growing team and help us power a more sustainable future. Only candidates who are Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or hold full-working rights will be considered. Please note, agency applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date with our news and projects.

Responsibilities

This senior role involves serving as the technical authority on secondary and protection for HV substations, BESS, and solar design projects, while providing technical direction from concept to completion. The engineer will also be responsible for mentoring junior staff, contributing to business growth through proposals and client engagement, and championing quality and sustainable design practices.