Distribution Engineer/Designer

Egis; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Learning and development framework

Flexible working arrangements

Carer leave policy

Mentoring and buddy program

Travel opportunities across offices

Inclusive team culture

Job summary

Egis is hiring a Distribution Engineer/Designer in Western Australia to work on complex projects for key clients in the electrical utilities space.

Join a WA Energy team delivering distribution design for overhead lines, underground networks and substations, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a similar role supporting WA utility networks.
• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or Design.
• Full driver’s license.
• Experience delivering overhead and underground distribution projects up to 66 kV.
• Ability to lead project delivery for distribution projects in WA.
• Experience reviewing design drawings and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Join a WA Energy team and support interstate project deliverables as needed.
• Provide detailed design for distribution overhead lines, underground cable networks and substations.
• Deliver distribution design projects and contribute to project outcomes for WA utilities.
• Assist with preparation of project and bid documentation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project goals.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Site visits

Poles n Wires

MicroStation

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or Design

Tools

Poles n Wires

MicroStation

Job description

About Us

Egis Group, is a Multi-Disciplinary Engineering & Environmental consultancy operating across Australia.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace built on mutual respect, where different cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences are valued. Our culture is guided by our core values of people, respect, performance and transparency. We empower our people to grow by providing opportunities, challenges and a supportive environment.

We partner with our clients to deliver customised, practical solutions across water management, civil and geotechnical design, and environmental management and approvals. We are committed to building great teams doing innovative work — and we would love you to join us to Impact the Future as part of the Egis Group.

About the Role

Join us as a Distribution Engineer or Designer to work on exciting and complex projects with key clients in the electrical utilities space, locally and nationally. This opportunity is ideal for a skilled engineer or designer who is seeking their next career move.

The role would include:

• Being part of a collaborative WA Energy team and supporting project deliverables interstate as and when required
• Detailed design for distribution overhead lines, underground cable network and substations
• Deliver distribution design projects, playing an integral role in project outcomes for WA utilities such as Western Power, Horizon Power and Synergy
• Support with the preparation of project and bid documentation as required
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project outcomes are achieved

What do we need from you

To be successful in this opportunity, you will ideally have a minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience in a similar role with demonstrated experience supporting Western Australian utility networks. You will also have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or Design
• Full drivers license
• Demonstrated experience in delivering overhead and underground distribution network projects (up to 66kV)
• Demonstrated ability to lead project delivery for key distribution projects across Western Australia
• Demonstrated experience in reviewing deliverables including design drawings, documentation and design files
• Familiarity with using line design programs such as Poles n Wires or similar.
• Experience with producing design drawings with MicroStation
• A good attitude to mentoring junior staff through quality feedback and one on one guidance
• Ability to attend site and undertake site visits
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to manage stakeholders at all levels

What's in it for you?

The Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and benefits.
• A structured learning and development framework to align with career progression goals.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote working options.
• An inclusive team culture that celebrates performance and rewards accordingly.
• Paid Primary and Secondary Carer Leave Policy, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance.
• Support structures like our Employee Assistance Program, professional mentoring, and buddy program for new starters.
• Opportunities to work on special interest projects.
• Opportunities to work across government, private and resource sectors.
• Opportunities to travel for work across multiple offices.
• Great cultural environment where teamwork and camaraderie are promoted and valued.
• Supportive leadership based on openness.

We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. If you are looking for a new challenge, want to participate growth of a successful business and join a passionate and entrepreneurial team, then

Imagine. Create. Achieve. A sustainable future.