Project Engineer

About us

At CitiPower and Powercor, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 1.3 million 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 the city or across regional and rural 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

The Project Engineer is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective design and engineering services to support project delivery for both internal and external clients. This includes proactive design management across complex, multi-disciplinary projects.

A strong background in transmission projects is highly desirable, as the role supports large-scale infrastructure programs requiring technical expertise and precision. Familiarity with transmission design standards, commissioning processes, and stakeholder coordination will be key to success. The role also provides a broad range of engineering support to Energy Solutions and Major Projects teams, including commissioning, site-based assistance, and procurement coordination.

Working as part of a collaborative team, the Project Engineer ensures timely, innovative, and customer-focused design outcomes—driven by sound engineering practices and a commitment to excellence.

Note: Incumbents may be required to participate in availability duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the various disciplines as required including Underground, Primary, Protection & Control, Secondary, Communications and SCADA for life of project.
• Report on progress status, maintain program and tracking to milestone dates. Design reporting will include fortnightly reviews of the RFI, variation, risk registers and the cost tracking earned value tool.
• Ensuring design outcomes meet scope and that quality levels are maintained through the project lifecycle.
• Liaise with internal and external clients as required and represent and build the Design and Customer Services and PNS brands.
• Prepare design offer document in accordance with scope, contractual requirements and in conjunction with our delivery partner.
• Providing assistance to delivery and/or commissioning group during the commissioning stage.
• Liaise between design, construction and commissioning teams during project lifecycle.
• Provides assistance with continuous improvement in business and design processes.

Key Criteria

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)
• Project Management Qualification (Desirable)
• Knowledge of the electrical distribution / transmission network, particularly design and compliance with Australian Standards.
• It is preferred that a working knowledge of Powercor’s technical standards, construction practices and estimating tools is obtained.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance issues, OHS Act, standards and codes.
• Knowledge of bid and business development and project scoping processes.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)
• Project Management Qualification (Desirable)

Key Benefits

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 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ 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 for more information on how we create and support a diverse and equitable workplace. 

Understand how our benefits can support you. We offer a health and wellbeing subsidy (up to $600 per year), paid parental leave of up to 15 weeks for the primary carer, and more. 

What’s next

Research shows that whilst men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised candidates tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet all criteria, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a match.

If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily check every box, or would like to discuss a different or flexible way of working, please still get in touch with us.

Please submit your application via our careers’ website by 7 November 2025. For the full Position Description, please reach out to Nadya Kartika from the Talent team at careers@powercor.com.au

We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQIA+ 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.