Level 3 and HV Engineering
Jobs

The expected salary varies as you become more experienced.

• Newly trained graduate HV engineers can earn $60,000 - $67,000
• Junior HV engineers can earn $65,000 - $80,000
• Intermediate HV engineers with some experience can earn $80,000 - $105,000
• Senior HV engineers can earn $110,000 - $140,000.*
• Associate HV engineers can earn $145,000 - $165,000.*
• Principal HV engineers can earn $160,000 - $190,000.*
• Associate Directors can earn $180,000 - $220,000.*
• Directors can earn $240,000 - $300,000.*

*Salary may depend on discipline, location, qualifications, accreditations and network/ability to generate business.

Additional skills which may benefit anyone considering a job as a HV engineer include:

• Knowledge of substation design, grid/utility connections, power engineering and overhead/underground wiring
• Understanding of the design and construction lifecycle
• Knowledge of the Building Codes of Australia and Australian Standards
• Skills in softwares such as AutoCAD, PowerCAD, AGI32, CDEGS, Poles n Wires
• Excellent report writing skills
• Ability to coordinate with other disciplines, and take on other people's viewpoints
• Ability to use initiative, and think outside of the box

As a HV engineer there is potential to gain experience and move into either technical, project or team leadership within a consultancy environment, step sideways into a utility provider or contractor or take the leap into client-side project management, advisory or even development.

Once you are fully qualified, you could apply for chartered status at the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) or another construction engineering institution licensed by the Engineering Council. This would improve your job prospects and help you progress in your career. You could also apply for NER (National Engineering Register) or Level 3 ASP.