At United Energy, we deliver electricity to 715,000 Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. We're not just delivering power, we're powering communities, supporting local businesses, and keeping critical services running smoothly.
We believe in an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected. From great benefits to real opportunities for growth, we're committed to supporting you, your career, and wellbeing.
We're focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet the growing demand for electricity. If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.
About the Role
You will be responsible for managing all secondary aspects of front-end and detailed engineering designs across major projects and ongoing programs of work. This includes reviewing and accepting designs and documentation to ensure they meet essential regulatory, industry, and safety standards.
You will report to a Design Manager and involve verifying that engineering outputs are fit for purpose, consistently aligning with UE-specific design requirements as well as relevant AS/NZS/IEC standards.
This role demands meticulous attention to detail, strong technical judgment, and a commitment to upholding high engineering quality across every stage of the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out Front End Engineering Design (FEED) / Concept Design, which typically includes control room general arrangement, protection single line diagrams, protection logic diagrams, and protection signalling diagrams.
* Review Technical Scope of Works as provided by asset management team and develop it into a clear, comprehensive, and accurate document containing all inputs, site surveys, preliminary studies, and documentation requirements.
* Review all design/engineering deliverables including Design Management Plan provided by service providers.
* Perform audits of all design management processes used by service providers.
* Provide technical support for design, inspection, testing, and commissioning works carried out by design/construction service providers and/or other stakeholders.
* Carry out detailed design of protection and control systems for complex or large zone substation or distribution system projects.
* Take ownership and coordinate/liaise with internal and external stakeholders to produce formal responses and reports.
* Support the completion of Post Implementation Reviews and analysis of relevant projects to ensure high productivity, efficiency, and quality outcomes.
Key Criteria
* Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and member of a National Engineering Register (or working towards).
* At least 3+ years of relevant industry experience in the electrical utilities industry.
* Secondary system design experience in electricity zone substations and distribution network.
* Working knowledge of Distributed Network Protocol (DNP 3.0) used in SCADA communications.
* Application of engineering principles and industry codes, understanding the intricacies, complexities, and integration with other engineering areas.
* Detailed understanding of protection and control systems in electricity zone substations and distribution networks.
We Value Diversity and Inclusion
We have a diversity of teams across our business, contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability.
We strive to provide a safe, inclusive, and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued, and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be.
We proudly recognize Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work.
We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives, and thrive.