Electrical Technical Officer/Designer

As a member of our Distribution Design team, you will be responsible for delivering detailed design and documentation for a range of projects within the Energy sector.

As an Electrical Technical Officer/Designer you will be responsible for the design and drafting of Overhead and underground lines for Victorian electricity networks, including Low Voltage, High Voltage, and Sub-Transmission (up to 66kV).

Role responsibilities:

• Undertaking design and drafting quality assurance reviews.
• Approve/endorse standard designs and drawings.
• Assume responsibility for management of small to medium-scale projects, or phases of larger-scale projects, including;
  • Owning lines design projects, including providing quality assurance reviews and approving/endorsing standard designs.
  • Producing or coordinating the production of tender documentation, design documentation/specifications and project deliverables within agreed project timeframes and budget;
  • Planning and managing resources assigned to the project;
  • Contribute to the training and development of technical resources engaged in project teams but providing technical leadership and advice;
  • Acting as project liaison for assigned phase/s of project;
  • Prepare client and project reports and be able to present on project status;
  • Financial Management of project and performance.
• Operate autonomously on site and train/guide junior staff on overhead and underground lines surveying best practices.
• Able to undertake overhead and underground lines design projects independently and mentor junior staff in design best practices.
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships by conducting all work in a professional and productive manner, servicing delivery by accurately identifying and understanding the client needs.
• Collaborate and participate in bids/tenders, producing high-quality advice and documentation.
• Develop, improve, and implement review mechanisms to capture and execute improvements to the quality of work produced.
• Contribute to Safety in Design workshops and prepare supporting documentation to promote safe construction, operation and maintenance outcomes.
• Actively participate in professional development and support the participation of others in ongoing professional development activity.
• Understand and ensure compliance with regulatory, governance and quality requirements.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in overhead lines survey, design and drafting.
• Experience in underground lines survey, design and drafting is highly regarded.
• Knowledge of Victorian distribution network and utility standards (AusNet, United Energy, CitiPower, Powercor, or Jemena).
• Proficiency in Overhead lines design software including, nPoles and Neara.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

The Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and benefits.
• A structured learning and development framework to align with career progression goals.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote working options.
• An inclusive team culture that celebrates performance and rewards accordingly.
• Paid Primary and Secondary Carer Leave Policy, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance.
• Support structures like our Employee Assistance Program, professional mentoring, and buddy program for new starters.
• Opportunities to work on special interest projects.
• Opportunities to work across government, private and resource sectors.
• Opportunities to travel for work across multiple offices.
• Great cultural environment where teamwork and camaraderie are promoted and valued.
• Supportive leadership based on openness.

We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.

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