About CitiPower and Powercor:

CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy own and operate the electricity distribution networks servicing 1.9 million customers located across 65% of Victoria. These customers include large numbers of households as well as commercial and industrial businesses, world class arts, health and sporting precincts, popular tourism regions and the biggest infrastructure projects in Victoria.

Increasingly, our networks are connecting new large-scale renewable energy generators and integrating technologies like solar, batteries and electric vehicles as customers change the way they generate, use, store and share power. This demand is transforming the electricity market faster than any change we’ve ever seen before. As a result, our people are at the frontline in developing and implementing innovative technologies and solutions necessary for the future of our industry not only in Victoria but globally.

About the Role:

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Designer / Engineer with a focus on customer service to join our team, based at Bendigo.

The Technical Design Officer is responsible for the provision of design, estimating and management of overhead and underground distribution, sub-transmission and optic fibre design projects for the internal and external Powercor Network Services clients. This involves aspects of mechanical, civil and electrical design and is suitable for anyone with a post-secondary qualification or industry experience.

This position is also responsible for minor survey works, asset detailing and for the implementation of appropriate policies and procedures regarding distribution and sub-transmission assets.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Provide technical and design services for overhead and underground distribution and sub-transmission system projects, as well as substation and station design projects
• Provide effective design and advice in relation to the electrical distribution and sub transmission assets
• Apply drafting techniques to produce substation, overhead and underground distribution and sub-transmission system project plans
• Prepare detailed construction plans for distribution and sub-transmission design projects
• Provide project support during construction and commissioning
• Maintain a high level of knowledge relating to design applications including AutoCAD, Neara, Poles ‘n’ wires, GIS, LV Design and SAP

Required skills and experience:

• Diploma of ESI – Power systems / Associate Degree Electrical Engineering or equivalent tertiary based qualification highly desirable
• Previous design experience in the electrical distribution or sub transmission industry preferable
• Knowledge and experience in distribution, sub transmission and station design principles and procedures

Your career with CitiPower and Powercor:

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.

Some of our benefits:

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

If you possess the required skills and experience and you are looking for a fantastic career opportunity, please submit your application by COB Tuesday 20 September 2022.

If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily check every box, or would like to discuss a different or flexible way of working, please still get in touch with us at careers@powercor.com.au.

We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.

CitiPower and Powercor is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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