Senior Secondary Systems Design Officer

3 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Evoenergy Full time $120,000 - $150,000 per year

Why work with Evoenergy:

  • Salary starting at $148, % Superannuation
  • Free gym membership + onsite physio
  • Fixed Term, Full Time position

As a Senior Secondary Systems Design Officer you will undertake a variety of works associated with the construction and maintenance of Evoenergy's Electrical Network. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of maintaining a future focused electricity network for the ACT.

Key responsibilities:

  • Develop secondary systems designs for distribution substation protection, SCADA and communications upgrade and replacement projects
  • Develop secondary systems designs for customer embedded generation projects
  • Liaise with other Evoenergy functional areas and external stakeholders as required in order to optimise network performance and respond to technical matters, and provide technical advice and support where required
  • Keep abreast of developments in best practice substation and secondary systems design, such as IEC 61850, to ensure that Evoenergy's projects are developed in line with industry standards
  • Review concept and detailed designs produced by contractors and major projects.
  • Other duties within the employee's skill, competence and training

Our ideal candidate:

  • You take active steps to ensure the safety of your colleagues and our community, championing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment
  • Advanced Diploma, or equivalent, in Electrical Engineering (essential) or Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Demonstrated experience in design for complex electricity distribution projects focused on zone and distribution substation secondary systems
  • Demonstrated experience using AutoCAD for preparation of electrical design drawings
  • Background and understanding of protection, SCADA and communications systems (highly regarded
  • Understanding of the functions of zone substation primary equipment and the maintenance and testing principles of protection, SCADA and communications systems (desirable).
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the regulatory environment relating to the electricity distribution industry, particularly in regard to customer & network-initiated electricity network infrastructure works

About Evoenergy

We own, maintain and operate the electricity distribution network in the ACT and the gas network in the ACT and parts of NSW. We supply safe, reliable and cost-effective electricity to over 200,000 residential and business electricity customers, and over 140,000 gas customers.

At Evoenergy, we're focused on safety, reliability, innovation and sustainability. We boast a positive safety culture that encourages and inspires, because the work we do matters to thousands of Canberrans.

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace a diverse, inclusive, and respective culture, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds – and encourage applications regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability.

Apply now

Apply through our Recruitment Portal by submitting your resume and a cover letter that clearly outlines the key skills, knowledge and experience you can bring to the role. You should also address the 'Ideal Candidate' criteria above.

To learn more about the role or for guidance with the application process, contact Lucy Bate at

Applications close: 24 September 2025

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