Electrical Planner

Alkane Resources Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentivise program

Employee referral bonus up to $5,000

Supportive team environment

Employee Assistance Program 24/7

End-of-trip facilities: bike racks,sh{

Job summary

Zinfra seeks Senior & Principal Electrical Engineers - Power for the Suburban Rail Loop East project in Melbourne. You will lead HV power system design, provide technical leadership, and coordinate interfaces across rail, civil, and construction teams to deliver safe, reliable infrastructure.

Experience with rail projects, regulatory standards, and proven mentoring ability are valued. The role offers a dynamic team environment with career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction/maintenance planning for electrical networks.
• Knowledge of Victorian Electrical Distribution Networks and VESI requirements.
• Understanding of HSEQ in maintenance planning.

Responsibilities

• Detailed design of HV power systems.
• Technical leadership, design assurance, and mentoring.
• Interface management across complex rail and transport systems.
• Contributing to safe, resilient, and future-focused infrastructure solutions.
• Working within a collaborative, delivery-focused project environment.

Skills

Electrical networks

HV/substation design

Regulatory compliance

Switching sheets

Microsoft Office

SAP

Education

Certificate III in Power

Project Management (or equivalent)

Current Australian Driver’s Licence

Tools

SAP

Job description

Are you a detail-driven planner who enjoys making things run smoothly behind the scenes? We’re looking for Electrical Planners (Overhead Work Ready Planner) to help us deliver critical infrastructure projects across our Glen Waverley, Keysborough and Mornington depot with precision and care across multiple networks; Ausnet, Jemena & United Energy.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving problems, and enjoy working collaboratively this is the opportunity for you:

• Advise third parties on Electrical Assets Regulation for construction and utility infrastructure projects
• Create job packs for field crews and customers, including drawings, PTWs, and procedures
• Submit applications for high and low voltage isolations and shutdowns within customer deadlines
• Schedule high and low voltage shutdowns as needed, ensuring timely completion
• Address regulatory breaches with external parties, offering professional and constructive guidance for resolution
• Identify and suggest improvements for business systems, processes, and workflows

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to people’s lives across our country every single day. We are proud to keep Australia connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future. Our people are our energy source. We offer meaningful benefits and rewards, including being a certified family-friendly workplace designed to see you succeed in all areas of life:

• Be recognised and rewarded through our Incentivise program
• Employee referral bonus of up to $5,000 for successful hires
• Supportive team environment with a strong depot and social culture
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families
• End-of-trip facilities including bike racks, showers, and lockers
• 20 days annual leave plus 10+ days personal leave
• Giving Back Program – receive grants to support charities you actively volunteer with
• Exclusive discounts on optical, gym memberships, and private health insurance
• Paid parental and maternity leave

About You

• Exceptional working knowledge of construction, maintenance, planning/scheduling, and operational techniques and standards as applied to electrical networks
• Strong understanding of operational standards for electrical networks, ideally including Victorian Electrical Distribution Networks and VESI requirements
• An excellent understanding of HSEQ issues as they relate to maintenance planning
• Experience preparing and lodging switching sheets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with SAP and other planning or scheduling systems is highly regarded
• Certificate III in Power, Project Management (or equivalent)
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence

Who we are

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia’s energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering over $1B portfolio annually,the work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably, while powering the nation’s energy transition. With a diverse workforce of more than 2,300, we expertly deliver our services across Australia

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences, as we know everyone benefits from broader diversity of thoughts in our problem solving, decision making and ability to innovate. We encourage applications from everyone, including First Nations people, veterans, people living with a disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Senior & Principal Electrical Engineers - Power | Suburban Rail Loop East

Job Description

Title:
Senior & Principal Electrical Engineers - Power | Suburban Rail Loop East

KBR, as part of the Linewide Alliance, is proud to be awarded the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East Linewide Alliance contract. SRL is a city-shaping infrastructure project that will transform how people live and move around Melbourne. The 90km orbital rail line will connect every major train line, link key precincts, and support vibrant communities. SRL East, the first stage, will deliver 26km of twin underground tunnels and six new stations between Cheltenham and Box Hill, enabling 70,000 new homes near public transport, jobs, schools, and services. It will create diverse, accessible communities shaped by local input, with upgraded open space, bike paths, and essential infrastructure.

The Alliance, comprising John Holland, Alstom, RATP DEC, WSP, and KBR, will deliver The Linewide package of works, which includes tunnel fit-outs , rolling stock, and construction of depot and maintenance facilities. This package is critical to safe, efficient train operations and long-term performance across SRL East.

KBR, alongside WSP as Designer Non-Owner Participant, is leading comprehensive design services and contributing to alliance management. Our infrastructure design scope includes track, overhead line equipment, drainage and overland flow, civil works, tunnel portals, building structures and services, HV and LV power systems, cable containment, systems integration and safety assurance, ensuring seamless delivery across the corridor.

Position summary
As our work on SRL East expands, KBR's Power team is growing, and we are seeking experienced electrical engineers across a range of senior and principal level disciplines to help deliver this landmark project.

Opportunities Across Our Power Team Include:
• Lead and Senior HV Substation Secondary Design Engineers
• Lead and Senior Earthing & Bonding Engineer
• Lead and Senior HV Primary Design Engineers

These roles will play a critical part in the design and integration of high voltage power systems supporting one of Australia's most complex rail projects , working closely with multidisciplinary teams across rail, civil, systems, and construction.

What You'll Be Involved In:
• Detailed design of HV power systems
• Technical leadership, design assurance, and mentoring
• Interface management across complex rail and transport systems
• Contributing to safe, resilient, and future focused infrastructure solutions
• Working within a collaborative, delivery focused project environment

About You:
You are an experienced HV electrical engineer with proven substation design experience , ideally within rail, distribution , transmission or major infrastructure environments. You bring strong technical capability, a systems mindset, and a passion for delivering projects that leave a lasting legacy .

Why join KBR?
At KBR, we partner with our clients and delivery partners to deliver exceptional outcomes - driven by collaboration, technical excellence and our One Team approach.

With nearly 2,000 employees across Australia, we offer:
• Access to iconic projects in Transport, Energy and Defence.
• Genuine opportunities for professional development, certification and career progression.
• A collaborative, people ‑ first culture where you are valued and supported.
• Flexible work arrangements and work/life balance.
• National career pathways and exposure to multidisciplinary teams.

Join a team where people matter, your expertise is respected, and your work directly shapes critical Australian infrastructure.