Distribution Design Technologist - Electric Grid Projects

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation; Victoria; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation in Victoria is seeking a Distribution Designer/Technologist. The role involves electrical and civil design for distribution networks (4kV–25kV) and duties spanning estimating, detailing, and field verification.

You will coordinate with project teams, draft and redline in AutoCAD/Bluebeam, and drive continuous improvement across tools and processes. The position is based in our Victoria office with on-site work.

Qualifications

• Engineering technologist diploma or Bachelor of Engineering / Applied Science degree (electrical or civil preferred).
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional relationship development.
• Self-motivation and drive for improvement.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities concurrently.
• Class 5 driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Electrical and civil design to support underground and overhead distribution infrastructure (4kV–25kV).
• Material take-offs and project estimating.
• Voltage drop and transformer loading calculations.
• Cable pull calculations using Pull Planner.
• Pole modeling with SPIDAcalc and PLS-CADD.
• Reviewing consultant drawings to coordinate design and resolve conflicts.
• Site visits to inspect infrastructure and stake pole locations.
• Project schedule management and tracking.
• Research and application of standards and codes.
• Collaborate with project team to ensure successful execution.
• Design coordination with external clients and stakeholders.
• Drafting/redlining in AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Lead continuous improvement of tools, processes, and documentation.
• Occasional off-site meetings and field inspections.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Multitasking

Class 5 driver’s license

Education

Engineering technologist diploma

Bachelor of Engineering / Applied Science (Electrical or Civil)

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

SPIDAcalc

PLS-CADD

Excel (VBA)

Job description

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation in Victoria is seeking a Distribution Designer/Technologist. The role involves electrical and civil design for distribution networks (4kV–25kV) and duties spanning estimating, detailing, and field verification.

You will coordinate with project teams, draft and redline in AutoCAD/Bluebeam, and drive continuous improvement across tools and processes. The position is based in our Victoria office with on-site work.