Substation Design 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 Primary Design Engineer plays a critical role in providing specialised engineering expertise, particularly in the design of substations, terminal stations and other station projects. This includes contributing to project scoping, cost estimations, and technical evaluations to ensure robust and efficient design solutions.

Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the Primary Design Engineer is accountable for delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and timely design services. Success in this role is driven by a commitment to innovative thinking, adherence to sound engineering principles, and a proactive yet pragmatic approach to delivering professional customer service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective engineering design and advice in relation to the primary design elements for areas such as but not limited to electrical substation designs up to 220kV, earthing, lighting and cable design, to agreed standards, and in accordance with the relevant technical manuals, OH&S Act, ‘Safety in Design’ guidelines and customer requirements
• Collaborate with other design groups to effectively deliver design to scope, timeframes and cost
• Verify designs produced by others for applicability, as well as manufacturer supplied drawings, in accordance with agreed standards, ‘Safety in Design’ guidelines and company requirements
• Assist with the development of design standards & policies in accordance with organisational, regulatory and statutory requirements
• Actively support and implement new or modified processes and systems 
• Assist in field investigations, as required
• Ensure design works are compliance with internal and external standards
• Perform design calculations, analysis and prepare reports

Key Criteria

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)
• Eligible and working towards one of the following (or already registered): National Engineering Registration (NER) and Registered Professional Engineer of Professional Australia (RPEng)
• Eligible and working towards being registered with the Business Licensing Authority (BLA)
• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) is advantageous
• Registered Professional Engineer of Victoria (RPEV) is advantageous
• Detailed knowledge of principles and concepts associated with the design of distribution, and sub transmission substations in accordance with AS 2067
• Strong knowledge in using AutoCAD (or equivalent), GIS, electrical networks, operation, and construction plan
• Knowledge of other electrical design software such as CYMCAP, CDEGS would be advantageous.
• Understanding of Safety in Design practices

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 Pow-er 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.

Please submit your application via our careers’ website by 8 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.