Substation Designer

6 days ago


Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia Essential Energy Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Substation Designer to join our team at Essential Energy. As a pivotal player in the energy future of NSW and the country, we cover 95% of NSW and parts of southern QLD.

Key Responsibilities
  • Complete, implement and manage the delivery of design work packets, including design, drafting and review of designs to achieve maximum commercial and technical performance.
  • Investigate and prepare preliminary designs to be included in project scoping documentation.
  • Coordinate engineering surveys as required to obtain relevant data to complete detailed designs.
  • Prepare design cost estimates to assist with the implementation and monitoring of strategic expenditure programs.
  • Provide mentoring, training and development to other team members as required.
  • Contract manage external design consultants to deliver fit for purpose cost effective designs.
About You

To be successful in this position, you will possess:

  • A collaborative and inclusive team environment.
  • A willingness to learn new skills, share your knowledge and mentor team members.
  • Extensive experience in a similar role in the Energy/Electrical and/or Utilities Industry.
  • Complete knowledge and application of current overhead and underground design philosophies, procedures, Australian standards and statutory requirements including Safety in Design.
  • Demonstrated experience in utilising analytical skills and technical knowledge to provide appropriate solutions to technical/engineering issues.
About Your Skills
  • Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to manage diverse and complex issues.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver technical services in a professional and timely manner.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to produce quality work.
  • Strong time management skills with excellent planning and organisational skills.
  • Ability to adapt to changing technology and drive continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
  • Associate Degree of Electrical Engineering (Power/Electrical) or Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications.
  • WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Cert.
  • Driver's Licence.
  • Level 3 Restricted Zone Substation Access.
About Essential Energy

We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience. Salary from $128, including 16% Super + allowance on a 9-day fortnight.

For information on our employee benefits, please visit our page.

We are proud to be recognised as a business with a huge range of operational and corporate roles aimed at connecting our communities.



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