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. 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

For more information on the role’s responsibilities, please click here to download the position description.

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

If you believe you have what it takes but don’t meet every requirement—or if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements to meet the key responsibilities —we encourage you to get in touch.

Key benefits

We’re proud to offer an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow. Some of our benefits include hybrid work options, purchased leave, 15 weeks of gender neutral primary parental leave, health and wellbeing subsidiary, career development and planning opportunities, and exclusive discounts. Visit our company website to learn more.

Diversity, equity & inclusion to support a fair workplace for all

We are committed to building a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities and ages are valued for who they are and empowered to do their best. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy (DEI), Reconciliation Action Plans and initiatives like Women in Power and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies network, we’re working to create equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. Explore our partnership with Work180.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and strongly encourage First Peoples, women, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, culturally and racially marginalised people and people with disabilities to apply. We recognise how people from marginalised groups can face extra barriers and self-select out of recruitment processes.  With this in mind, we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.

What’s next

Submit your application via our careers’ website by 14 May 2026. To make a confidential reasonable adjustment query, please contact Nadya Kartika from the Talent team at careers@powercor.com.au 

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.