Distribution Engineer/Designer

Egisgroup; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Remote working options

Learning & development framework

EAP program

Mentoring

Buddy program for new starters

Travel opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Egis is seeking a Distribution Engineer or Designer to work on challenging distribution projects for Western Australia utilities, locally and interstate as required. Join a collaborative WA Energy team delivering overhead lines, underground cables and substations up to 66kV.

The role requires 5+ years in a similar position, a degree in Electrical Engineering or Design, a full driver’s license, and hands-on experience with Poles n Wires and MicroStation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience in a similar role.
• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or Design.
• Full driver’s license.
• Experience delivering overhead and underground distribution projects (up to 66kV).

Responsibilities

• Design for distribution overhead lines, underground cables, and substations.
• Deliver distribution design projects and support project outcomes for WA utilities.
• Prepare project and bid documentation as required.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project delivery leadership

Mentoring junior staff

Site coordination

Interpersonal communication

Education

Electrical Engineering or Design degree

Tools

Poles n Wires

MicroStation

Job description

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

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

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.

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