Design Engineer

Key responsibilities

• Provide effective engineering design and advice in relation to the design of underground lines, overhead lines and substations, to agreed standards, and in accordance with the relevant technical manuals, OH&S Act, ‘Safety in Design’ guidelines and customer requirements. Verify designs produced by others in accordance with agreed standards, ‘Safety in Design’ guidelines and company requirements. Assist with the development of design standards & policy in accordance with organisational, regulatory, and statutory requirements. Apply drafting techniques to produce substation, overhead and underground distribution and sub transmission system project plans Prepare cost and resource estimates for the design component of electrical distribution/sub- transmission/station system projects in a timely manner and in accordance with Network Services established procedures. Actively support and implement new or modified processes and systems Provide technical expertise and mentoring to design personnel in elements of Design and Design management. Consider the commercial/financial implications of all aspects in the provision of products and services to customers in order to maximise profit margins. For more information on the role’s responsibilities, please click here to download the position description. What you’ll need from day one Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) Eligible and working towards one of the following (or already registered): National Engineering Registration (NER), Registered Professional Engineer of Professional Australia (RPEng) Eligible and working towards being registered with the Business Licensing Authority (BLA) Detailed knowledge and experience in Distribution Design principles and procedures. Knowledge of GIS, AutoCAD design (or equivalent), electrical networks, operation, and construction plan Understanding of Safety in Design practices Knowledge of construction methods and techniques through on-the-job experience. If you believe you have what it takes but don’t meet every requirement—or if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements to meet the key responsibilities —we encourage you to get in touch. Key Benefits We’re proud to offer an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow. Some of our benefits include hybrid work options, purchased leave, 15 weeks of gender neutral primary parental leave, health and wellbeing subsidiary, career development and planning opportunities, and exclusive discounts. Visit our company website to learn more . Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to support a fair workplace for all We are committed to building a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities and ages are valued for who they are and empowered to do their best. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy (DEI), Reconciliation Action Plans and initiatives like Women in Power and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies network, we’re working to create equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. Explore our partnership with Work180 . We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and strongly encourage First Peoples, women, people from the LGBTIQA community, culturally and racially marginalised people and people with disabilities to apply. We recognise how people from marginalised groups can face extra barriers and self-select out of recruitment processes. With this in mind, we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. What’s next Submit your application via our careers’ website by 6 November 2026. To make a confidential reasonable adjustment query, please contact Nadya Kartika from the Talent team at [email protected]