Design Engineer Role
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Design Engineer to support the delivery of key infrastructure projects across North Central Victoria.
In this role, you will provide engineering expertise in the scoping, design, and cost estimation of distribution, sub-transmission, and station projects. Responsibilities also include minor survey work and maintaining accurate asset records to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide effective engineering design and advice in relation to the design of underground lines, overhead lines and substations, to agreed standards, and in accordance with the relevant technical manuals, OH&S Act, 'Safety in Design' guidelines and customer requirements.
* Assist with the development of design standards & policy in accordance with organisational, regulatory, and statutory requirements.
* Provide effective design management to deliver projects of medium complexity within agreed time frames, quality and cost constraints
* Prepare cost and resource estimates for the design component of electrical distribution/sub- transmission/station system projects in a timely manner and in accordance with Network Services established procedures.
* Identify innovative or improvements which contributes to the benefit of the team
* Consider the commercial/financial implications of all aspects in the provision of products and services to customers in order to maximise profit margins.
* Monitor, review and reconcile time, costs and quality of network designs and ensure unproductive time is maintained at a minimum and all hours worked for are charged accordingly in a timely manner.
* Provide technical expertise and mentoring to design personnel in elements of Design and Design management.
* Maintain a high level of knowledge relating to GIS, AutoCAD applications and/or other design and asset recording drafting systems to meet customer requirements.
Key Criteria:
* Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)
* Eligible and working towards one of the following (or already registered): National Engineering Registration (NER) and Registered Professional Engineer of Professional Australia (RPEng)
* Eligible and working towards being registered with the Business Licensing Authority (BLA)
* Demonstrated experience in Distribution Design projects
* Strong knowledge in using AutoCAD (or equivalent), GIS, electrical networks, operation, and construction plan
* Understanding of Safety in Design practices
Why Work With Us?
We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability. We proudly 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 value equal opportunities for all employees and offer a range of benefits to support their wellbeing and career development. These include a health and wellbeing subsidy, paid parental leave and more.
We welcome applications from all communities and encourage those who think they have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet all criteria, to get in touch and discuss their application.