About us:

CitiPower and Powercor Australia are electricity distributors and supply power to more than one million Victorians. We own and manage the technology - poles, wires, meters, and distributed technologies such as storage - that deliver electricity to homes and businesses within Melbourne’s CBD, its suburbs and across central and western Victoria.

We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all of our people feel respected, valued and supported to be the best they can be.

About the Role:

We currently have two permanent full time opportunities for the experienced Distribution Design Engineers responsible for the provision of engineering expertise, design, estimating and design management of distribution projects with our network services.

Furthermore, this position is responsible for minor survey works and asset recording and for the implementation of appropriate policies and procedures with regards to distribution and sub-transmission assets.

As part of a broader team, this role is responsible for the delivery of timely, cost effective and quality design related services through innovation, good design practice and a professional attitude towards delivering excellent customer service

What you’ll deliver:

• Provide effective engineering design and advice in relation to the design of Overhead line, underground lines, and Distribution 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
• Prepare detailed construction plans for Distribution Design projects and maintain system records in accordance with appropriate standards and customer requirements
• Provide effective design management to deliver projects of large complexity within agreed time frames, quality and cost constraints
• Actively support and implement new or modified processes and systems
• Provide technical expertise and mentoring to design personnel in elements of Design and Design management

To succeed in this role you’ll have:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)
• Eligible and working towards National Engineering Registration (NER) or already registered
• Effective communication skills
• Detailed knowledge and experience in Distribution Design principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of GIS, AutoCAD design (or equivalent), electrical networks, operation, and construction plan
• High level experience in customer and stakeholder negotiation
• Proven ability of developing and applying new technology/innovations
• Proven ability to apply project Design Management principles
• Understanding of Safety in Design practices

Your career with us:

When you join our business, your work-life balance and career development are high priorities. We place emphasis on your development through diverse training programs, leadership courses and internal opportunities.

Our benefits include:

• Exposure to industry leading practices within a strong and stable company
• A supportive team culture
• A great incentives package including an annual performance bonus, health and fitness subsidy, salary packaging options and much more….

If you possess the required skills and experience and you are looking for a fantastic permanent opportunity, please submit your application by COB Thursday 4 August 2022.

‘The successful candidate may be required to hold, or be capable of gaining (within a set period of time), registration with a Victorian Business Licensing Authority as a Professional Engineer in the field of Electrical Engineering’

CitiPower and Powercor is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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