Joining Arup

We are an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services that make a real difference to our clients and the communities in which we work. With over 18,000 staff globally, our people deliver innovative projects with creativity and passion. Our employee-owned structure empowers us to invest in our people and projects, creating a rewarding and collaborative environment.

The Opportunity

As Arup continues to grow its energy business across Asia Pacific and globally, we are investing in a newly established Secondary Engineering team in Vietnam to support complex high voltage substation projects across the region and beyond. This team is a key part of Arup's long term growth strategy, providing specialist capability across transmission, distribution and renewable energy infrastructure. Engineers within the team will work closely with colleagues across APAC and internationally, contributing to technically challenging projects that support the energy transition and the decarbonisation of power networks.

The Secondary Engineer – Grade 5 will contribute to the delivery of secondary systems design for high voltage substations and electrical power infrastructure projects as part of Arup's multidisciplinary consultancy teams. This role is suited to an electrical engineer with solid experience in secondary systems, protection, control and monitoring, who can deliver high quality engineering outputs independently while working under the technical direction of Senior Engineers.

About This Role

Deliver secondary design components for HV substations and related power infrastructure
Prepare and develop secondary design deliverables
Apply established engineering standards, client requirements and design philosophies to ensure reliable and coordinated design outcomes
Support the implementation of protection and control schemes appropriate to project scope
Contribute to designs involving digital substations and IEC 61850 concepts
Support selection and application of equipment and systems supplied by major OEMs, under guidance where required
Work under the technical guidance of Senior / Lead Engineers, incorporating review comments and progressively increasing responsibility.
Contribute to continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and the development of secondary engineering practices within the team.

Is this role right for you

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
5–10 years experience in electrical engineering roles involving:
Secondary systems, control, automation or power infrastructure design
Sound understanding of: Secondary systems and electrical control philosophies
AC/DC power systems and monitoring interfaces
Working knowledge of: Relevant IEC and IEEE standards (e.g. IEC 61850 exposure advantageous)
Proficiency in engineering tools such as: AutoCAD, MicroStation, EPLAN or similar
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
Good written and spoken English

What We Offer You

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

Different people, shared values

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture – from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion.

Our Application Process

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