Electrical Engineer - Distribution

APD Global; Darwin; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Travel opportunities

Talent development

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

APD Global is seeking an Electrical Engineer for our Darwin office to deliver overhead and underground HV line design from sub-transmission to distribution. You will work under a team of senior engineers, grow through mentoring, and own detailed design tasks while expanding your technical expertise.

Applicants should hold an Electrical Engineering degree with 5+ years in HV design. Australian work rights and a valid licence are required, with opportunities for travel and career development.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree required.
• 5+ years in high voltage design desirable.
• Experience in substation, power transmission, or distribution environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HV overhead and underground line design from sub-transmission to distribution level.
• Lead detailed design work and grow into subject-matter expert under senior engineers.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and project deliverables.

Skills

HV Design

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Join the Energy Revolution with a Global Leader!

Be a driving force in the worldwide transition to renewable energy by joining APD Global, a leading provider of engineering solutions for utility and renewable power projects.

About Us

At APD, we deliver engineering and design solutions to power utilities, electricity generation developers, and the mining and resources sectors across Australia and New Zealand. Our team of over 400 professionals operates from 15 offices throughout the APAC region.

Our services encompass extra high voltage transmission grids, power distribution networks, and consumer-end electric supply facilities. We also offer customised, integrated solutions for protection system design, automation, control, and communication, tailored to our clients' needs.

About the Role

Due to growth, we are looking for an Electrical Engineer for our Darwin Office. In this role you will deliver overhead and underground line design, ranging from Sub-transmission to Distribution level., utility focused design works, and stake holder management. You will be working under a group of senior and experienced engineers who will provide guidance and technical advise. You will be supported with ongoing training and development, allowing you to build on your existing technical knowledge, experience, and skills as you take ownership of detailed design work and grow into a true subject matter expert.

We believe in being the best. This is your chance to immerse yourself amongst a vibrant network of experts and join us on our exciting journey ahead! We believe in trust, flexibility, investing in our talent, and empowering you to succeed and unlock your full potential.

What Can You Bring to the Team?

You will share our genuine passion for re-imagining engineering and be someone who actively pursues continuous learning to help shape the future.

You will also need:

• An Electrical Engineering Degree
• 5+ years experience in High Voltage design industry is desirable
• Demonstrated experience in electrical engineering design, ideally in substation, power transmission, or distribution environments.
• Outstanding written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and to manage workload priorities and project deliverables.
• Legal entitlement to work in Australia.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.

The following will be an advantage:

• Prior experience in Australian power transmission and distribution utilities.
• Experience using AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Experience mentoring or supporting graduate and junior engineers.

What We Offer

• APD Global is a well-established consulting company with strong relationships within the utility and mining sector.
• Competitive and flexible remuneration packages.
• Individual autonomy and trust, with options for flexible working arrangements to suit individual needs.
• APD Global is emerging on the world stage, providing exciting opportunities for travel and exploring new places.
• We invest in and nurture your talent, enabling you to succeed and achieve your full potential.
• We strive to be the best at what we do in terms of quality of our service and culture.
• APD is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage and support our employees to bring their unique talents, backgrounds, and expertise to create exceptional outcomes.

APD Global is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be willing to undertake a pre-employment medical and provide proof of valid working rights in Australia.