Distribution Design Engineer

About Us

Zinfra is a leading infrastructure services provider committed to delivering exceptional solutions in the energy, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our over 2000 team members across the East Coast, consistently strive to exceed our client's expectations and make a difference in the communities we serve.

About the role

We're hiring two newly created Distribution Design Engineer positions as part of a strategic team expansion—not replacements. These roles offer the opportunity to work across Victoria's major distribution networks including AusNet, Jemena, and United Energy, contributing to high-impact infrastructure projects.

You'll be responsible for:

• Designing overhead and underground lines across Victorian distribution networks.
• Undertaking all kinds of Engineering Designs as directed including overhead, underground, street lighting, Industrial/ Commercial supply and 66kV projects as directed.
• AutoCAD drafting and contributing to technical design solutions.
• Taking ownership of your projects from scope stage to the final delivery.
• For one of the roles, protection design and settings expertise—particularly in lines and distribution substations space—is highly desirable.

About You

You're a mid to senior-level design engineer with a proven track record in distribution network design—both overhead and underground. You're confident working independently, thrive under pressure, and bring sound judgment to technical decisions.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has hands-on experience and expertise in VESI distribution designs especially in Ausnet, Jemena and United Energy area and have in depth knowledge of their design standards.
• Holds RPEV registration (Victoria); chartered status is a plus.
• Has in-depth knowledge and expertise in the overhead, underground, substations, street lighting, Industrial/ Commercial supply and 66kV projects.
• Knowledge of nPoles, Neara design, Streets Earthing and AGI32 will be highly regarded. 
• Is currently working in or with organisations in the Victorian energy distribution sector.
• Is a team player and has highly developed interpersonal, communication, negotiation and customer service skills.
• Has ability to make project decisions, accept responsibility, autonomy and accountability.
• Brings distribution protection engineering experience (Not mandatory but highly desirable).
• Has knowledge of Earthing Design and AS3000 designs (Highly regarded)

If you're ready to take on complex engineering challenges, build a reputation and contribute to Victoria's energy future, we'd love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.

Our people are our energy source, and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for potential long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia's "Net Zero" targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry. 

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check

Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.