Electrical/ Powerline Designer

Vertex Power & Process; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Power & Process in NSW is seeking a Senior Level 3 ASP Electrical Designer to lead design projects from concept to completion.

The role involves liaising with clients and authorities, producing AutoCAD drawings, LV calculations, earthing and overhead profiling, site visits, and preparing safety and BYDA related documentation, with a focus on delivering compliant designs and timely project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in Level 3 ASP Design or electrical design background.
• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Registered or eligible for National Engineers Register (electrical).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Attention to detail and strong planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit Level 3 ASP Designs to Essential Energy standards.
• Create drawings and perform LV calculations.
• Conduct site visits and data collection.
• Complete Earthing designs and overhead profiling using specified software.
• Process forms and applications via client portals.
• Quotations and project scoping.

Skills

Level 3 ASP Design

Electrical design

AutoCAD

Attention to detail

Independent and team work

Strong communication

Time management

Strong computer skills

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

NER (Electrical) registration eligible

Tools

AutoCAD

LV Drop

Neutron

Neara

Essential Energy portal

Job description

At Vertex, we pride ourselves on our strong reputation, built through our commitment to our people and our focus on maintaining a positive safety culture.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to become a Senior Level 3 ASP Electrical Designer and be the lead designer here at Vertex Power & Process. A candidate with experience in Level 3 ASP design or electrical engineering design will be viewed favourably for this role. Remuneration based on qualifications and experience.

Vertex provides a strong foundation for anyone looking to build a long-term career in the electrical industry.

We can offer a location of Buronga, Broken Hill or Griffith, NSW

Major Functions

The preparation and submission of Level 3 ASP Designs to Essential Energy standards. The role will be completing designs from start to finish. This will include working with other team members including CAD Operators, electrical trades and administrative staff.

Key Duties

• Liaising with all relevant stakeholders including but not limited to clients, supply authority staff, council members, and colleagues. On occasion this will be in the form of formal notifications/ letters.
• Creating Drawings using AutoCAD software
• Completing Low Voltage Calculations using LV Drop software
• Completing Earthing Designs using Neutron; Essential Energy's Earthing software
• Completing Overhead profiling using Supply Authority lidar, site visit information and Neara software
• Completing Safety Designer Reports
• Conducting Site Visits to collect site data
• Completing Before You Dig Australia (BYDA) applications and Environmental searches/ forms.
• Processing Essential Energy forms and using their portal to apply for and submit applications on the client's behalf.
• Quoting and scoping projects.

About you

• Experience in Level 3 ASP Design (highly desirable) or an electrical design/ engineering background of a similar nature.
• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent (highly desirable)
• Registered or able to register on the National Engineers Register in the electrical area of practice (highly desirable)
• Experience using AutoCAD (highly desirable)
• Have a high attention to detail
• Strong computer skills generally
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational, planning, communication and time management skills.
• A high degree of self-motivation and the ability to deal with competing priorities with minimum supervision.

Candidates must undergo a pre-employment medical and provide a current police clearance.

Our aim is to set up all of our team for a successful career and enjoy doing it! We work hard to foster an inclusive and supportive work environment built on safety, technical excellence, and teamwork.

Our people are at the core of everything we do, driving reliable outcomes for our clients across utilities, mining, and renewable energy.

We're committed to helping our team grow through ongoing training, upskilling, and professional development. If you're passionate about building your career with a trusted electrical contractor, join Vertex and power your future with us.