Design Engineer

Narooma; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to support the development and delivery of Zero Emission Bus depot conversion projects across Australia. You will report to the Engineering Lead and manage design inputs from concept to detailed design, coordinating internal and external resources to deliver practical and compliant engineering solutions.

You will lead design workshops, value engineering, and maintain interfaces with consultants, contractors, and authorities, ensuring safety in

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum seven years post graduate engineering experience.
• Experience design management on Design and Construct contracts.
• Experience liaising with consultants, authorities and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the NCC and Australian Standards.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering designs from concept through detailed design.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and resolve project interfaces.
• Evaluate design options and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Identify and manage design and delivery risks and opportunities.
• Lead design workshops, technical reviews and design review meetings.
• Support planning, scheduling and monitoring of design activities.
• Develop scopes of work for engineering consultants and contractors.
• Provide technical advice and resolve design challenges.
• Support site inspections, testing, commissioning and defect closeout.
• Embed Safety in Design principles and project requirements throughout design delivery.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Design management

Project engineering

Building technology

Stakeholder management

Tender documentation

NCC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Description

Downer’s New Energy team is looking for an experienced Design Engineer to support the development and delivery of Zero Emission Bus depot conversion projects.

Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you will manage engineering and design inputs across projects from concept through to detailed design. You will coordinate internal and external design resources, manage technical interfaces and help deliver practical, innovative and compliant engineering solutions.

This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the energy transition, contributing technical expertise to infrastructure projects while collaborating with project teams, clients, design partners and technology providers.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing engineering designs from concept through detailed design
• Coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and resolving project interfaces
• Evaluating design options and identifying value engineering opportunities
• Identifying and managing key design and delivery risks and opportunities
• Leading design workshops, technical reviews and design review meetings
• Supporting the planning, scheduling and monitoring of design activities
• Developing scopes of work for engineering consultants and contractors
• Providing technical advice and resolving design related challenges
• Supporting site inspections, testing, commissioning and defect closeout
• Ensuring Safety in Design principles, applicable legislation, standards and project requirements are embedded throughout design delivery

What we’re looking for

You will be an experienced engineering professional who enjoys working collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders to turn complex technical requirements into practical solutions.

You will ideally bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline
• A minimum of seven years post graduate engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience in design management on Design and Construct contracts
• Experience as a Design Engineer, Project Engineer or within a comparable engineering role
• Strong knowledge of building technology and construction methodologies
• Experience managing consultants, local authorities and other external stakeholders
• Experience preparing and evaluating tender documentation
• Knowledge of the NCC and relevant Australian Standards
• Understanding of cost planning, estimating, contract administration, commercial management and project controlsStrong project management, communication and problem-solving capabilities
• Chartered Professional Engineer CPEng status is highly regarded

What we offer

This role provides the opportunity to contribute to an evolving New Energy portfolio and help shape innovative engineering solutions for Zero Emission Bus infrastructure.

You will work with experienced project and engineering professionals, engage with clients and industry partners and contribute to a collaborative environment focused on engineering excellence, innovation, sustainability and Zero Harm.

About Energy & Utilities

Downer’s Energy & Utilities business provides essential services and infrastructure solutions that support communities and industries across Australia and New Zealand.

Within New Energy, our teams are developing and delivering infrastructure solutions that support the transition to lower emission technologies, including Zero Emission Bus depot conversions. This role will play an important part in ensuring engineering and design outcomes are safe, practical, compliant and commercially effective.

Downer is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.