Senior Technical Design Officer

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

As a Senior Distribution Design Officer, 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.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, review and update UE design drawings in the relevant design software and document management systems
• Produce distribution and/or secondary designs that include an OH/UG drawings, material list, substation layouts and protection schemes, and earthing designs that adhere to regulations, technical and industry standards
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to clarify the scope of works, verify third-party asset owners and obtain relevant approvals
• Assist with the development of design/drafting standards & policy in accordance with organisational, regulatory and statutory requirements
• Provide general support to construction service providers and survey team.
• Develop and implement new and innovative design/drafting practices and ways to meet business needs by applying technical expertise and experience
• 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

• Electrical Engineering Qualifications e.g. certificate / diploma ( preferred)
• Minimum of 5+ years of design/drafting experience in the electrical utility industry.
• Proven design/drafting capabilities complying with network owners Design and Construction Standards, Applicable Australian Standards and Regulatory requirements both in the office and field environments for the following types of works:
  o    Design/drafting of overhead and underground lines up to 66kV 
  o    Design of Indoor, Pole, and Kiosk/Padmount, substations 
  o    Lighting Designs including zone substation yard lighting, Preferred or
  o    Design of zone substation protection and control schemes,
• Detailed knowledge & understanding of regulatory requirements, OH&S Act, ‘Safety in Design’ guidelines, standards and codes 
• Strong AutoCAD knowledge
• NEARA Knowledge (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills

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.  

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 Tuesday 1st July 2025.   

For a full copy of the Position Description please contract Nadya Kartika 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 are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.