Job title: Protection & Control Commissioning Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Energy & Utilities
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Job published: 26/06/2026
Job ID: 251564

Job Description

Commissioning Engineer 

Location: Victoria, Australia
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

A leading electrical firm is seeking experienced Commissioning Engineers to support a strong pipeline of high-voltage substation projects across Victoria.

With significant long-term investment in grid infrastructure and renewable energy integration, the business is expanding its commissioning capability and is hiring multiple engineers over the coming months.

The Role

As a Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for the testing, commissioning and energisation of high-voltage electrical substations.

You will ensure electrical systems and Protection & Control equipment are fully tested, validated and safely commissioned prior to energisation and handover to the network.

This is a hands-on HV electrical commissioning role focused on substations and protection systems. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Commission electrical systems within HV substation projects

  • Perform testing, fault finding and energisation of protection and primary equipment

  • Test protection relays, circuit breakers, transformers and associated secondary systems

  • Carry out commissioning activities in accordance with project specifications and industry standards

  • Complete commissioning documentation, reports and test records

  • Liaise with project managers, clients and site teams during commissioning activities

  • Support safe energisation and final handover of electrical assets

  • Ensure compliance with safety and electrical standards at all times

Requirements

  • Experience in high-voltage (HV) substations

  • Strong background in electrical commissioning

  • Experience with Protection & Control systems

  • Experience with protection relays and secondary systems testing

  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and protection drawings

  • Experience working in live electrical infrastructure environments

Desirable Experience

  • Transmission or distribution network experience

  • Exposure to renewable energy, BESS or grid infrastructure projects

  • Familiarity with relay testing equipment 

  • Strong understanding of electrical protection schemes and commissioning processes

What's on Offer

  • Long-term project pipeline (3–5+ years of secured work)

  • Majority of projects based in Victoria

  • Opportunity to work on major national energy infrastructure projects

  • Strong career progression within a growing commissioning team

  • Exposure to substations, transmission and renewable energy integration projects