- Complete, implement and manage the delivery of the design work packets including design, drafting and review of designs to achieve maximum commercial and technical performance.
- Complete investigations and preliminary designs to be included in project scoping documentation.
- Responsible for the coordination of 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.
- Capability to thrive in 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.
- 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.
- 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
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Substation Designer - Port Macquarie, Australia - Essential Energy
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We are unique
Join an organisation that values your voice, empowers your autonomy, recognises the strength in diversity, and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on regional, rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industry's future.
About the role
We are currently recruiting for multiple Substation Designer - Senior Engineering Officers. Preferred locations of Orange, Wagga Wagga or Port Macquarie but we are open to considering other locations within Essential Energy's Operational Footprint.
The Substation Designer is responsible for the implementation of processes in the analysis, design, planning, execution, and technical evaluations across a broad range of technical functions relating to the completion of design, including development of new criteria and applications of knowledge and procedures for Design Services. The role will also require some management responsibility for the evaluation and design of programs of work, and validation of equipment and systems while assisting in the development of broad plans, budgets, and strategies.
About You
In order to be successful in this position, you will possess:
About your skills
Required Qualifications
Why 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 (such as Fitness Passport, Apple, JB Hi-Fi and Dell Employee Purchase Programs and 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers) please visitour page.
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We're a business with a huge range of operational and corporate roles aimed at connecting our communities.
As a pivotal player in the energy future of NSW and the country – we cover 95% of NSW and parts of southern QLD - we are an organisation with a wider variety of roles than you may first think.
Take this opportunity to work within a highly motivated and inclusive team that continues to develop innovative and better ways of working, learn new skills and advance your talents in the practical use of 3D reality models and intelligent design systems.
