Senior Distribution Design Engineer

About us:

At United Energy, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 715,000 Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people.
We believe in an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. From offering great benefits to creating real opportunities for growth, we’re committed to supporting you, your career and wellbeing. It’s why our people stick around, whether you live in Melbourne or across regional Victoria, we’re doing the work where it matters most - right in your own community.
As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand.
If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.

About the Role:
We currently have an exciting, permanent engineering role available in our United Energy Design and Customer Delivery team! 
As a Senior Distribution Design Engineer, you will lead and execute scoping, estimation, and design for maintenance and augmentation of overhead and underground distribution networks up to 66kV. You will also review and verify designs, support construction activities, and contribute to the development of design standards and innovative practices.
Join our innovative, high-performing engineering team based in Glen Waverley, where you’ll work on cutting-edge projects and be rewarded with an exceptional remuneration package, incentives, employee benefits, and opportunities to grow your career with us.

In this role you will: 

• Deliver specialist engineering design and advice for overhead and underground distribution networks (up to 66KV) in line with standards, technical manuals, and safety guidelines.
• Ensure optimal design outcomes by balancing safety, technical, commercial, and environmental considerations.
• Review and verify distribution designs and manufacturer drawings to meet agreed standards.
• Develop and refine design standards and policies to align with organizational, regulatory, and statutory requirements.
• Prepare and review scopes for network-initiated and customer-initiated projects.
• Provide technical guidance to survey teams and support construction activities.
• Introduce and implement innovative design practices to meet evolving business needs.
• Leverage insights from past projects to drive continuous improvement in future designs.
• Contribute ideas to enhance team capabilities and strengthen the company’s market position.
• Support the development of asset management strategies, standards, and work practices.

To succeed in this role you will have: 

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Mandatory).
• Chartered Engineer (CPEng), National Engineering Register (NER), and RPEV registration (Desirable; mandatory ability to obtain in the future).
• Solid experience in the power industry with expertise in electrical utility design, including overhead/underground lines (up to 66kV), substations, and lighting designs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Australian Standards, regulatory requirements, OH&S Act, and 'Safety in Design' guidelines.
• Proficient in design software (AutoCAD, NPoles, Relux, AGi32).
• Strong communication skills and ability to drive innovation and adopt new technologies.
• Proven technical leadership in mentoring engineers, guiding survey teams, and introducing new technologies to improve processes.

Your career with us:  

We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability.
We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be. 
With an embedded Inclusion & Diversity Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTIQ+ allies pride network, we’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees.  
We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. Click here to check out our benefits.   https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/powercor/benefits
Our greatest priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the communities we operate within. This includes their physical safety – ensuring everyone gets home safely everyday – as well as their psychological safety, by ensuring everyone has the resources and support needed to achieve a work-life balance and be the best they can be.    

What’s next? 
If you possess the required skills and experience and you are looking for a fantastic career opportunity please submit your application by Friday 7th February 2025.   

For a full copy of the Position Description please contract Emma Jones via careers@powercor.com.au.

We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.

If you require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please don’t hesitate to discuss these with us.

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We work hard to ensure our organisation is inclusive and diverse. This means everyone can feel valued, trusted, authentic and safe at work.