Downer

Substation Electrician

Downer  •  Sydney, AU (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

The Opportunity
Downer is seeking experienced Electricians to join our Energy & Utilities team at our Belrose and Regentville projects in Sydney’s metropolitan suburbs, working on HV substation construction projects You’ll be part of a skilled crew delivering brownfield works across primary HV and secondary systems This is a Monday–Friday roster—steady hours, no nights away, and long‑term work with a trusted industry leader.

What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you have:

  • Current NSW Electrical Licence
  • Experience in HV substation construction or maintenance
  • Skills in primary HV and secondary systems installation
  • Strong communication and time‑management skills
  • Current driver’s licence
  • High Risk Work Licence – EWP and/or Forklift, Telehandler
  • Working at Heights & Confined Space (highly desirable)
  • First Aid & CPR/LVR
  • Construction White Card
  • Commitment to safe work and Zero Harm


If you meet most of the above and want a stable role with a great team—apply. We hire for attitude as well as experience.

What We Offer

  • Permanent, full‑time role with competitive pay
  • Monday–Friday roster— home every night
  • Ongoing training, mentoring, and development
  • Strong safety culture and supportive leadership
  • Employee benefits including health and wellbeing programs
  • Long‑term career pathways across Downer
  • Work with a leading ASX‑listed business on critical infrastructure


About Energy & Utilities
Downer’s Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans‑Tasman team delivering services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate, and maintain critical assets across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors. Downer is an inclusive employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and cultures.

How to Apply
Please submit your application online via the advertisement Email applications will not be accepted.

Unsolicited Resumes
Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any submissions will remain the property of Downer, and no fees will be paid.

Downer

About Downer

Enabling communities to thrive.

It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster.

Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
North Ryde, AU
Year Founded
1933
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