Senior Engineering Officer - Network Design
Senior Engineering Officer - Network Design
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Essential Energy is an organisation that values your voice empowers your autonomy recognises the strength in diversity and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on regional rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industrys future.
About the role
We are currently recruiting twoSenior Engineering Officerswithin the Substation Design preferred locations are Orange and Wagga although you can be based anywhere within the Essential Energys operational footprint.
Do you currently have design experience with the high voltage electrical substation or you would like to work on an electricity network that is geographically diverse This is a network that is over 737000 square km in size encompassing areas of subtropical rainforests of the NSW South Coast the snow-covered peaks of the Kosciuszko National Park and the barren outback of Broken Hill.
Our highly engaged substation design team utilises 3D reality models and intelligent design systems to deliver quality and revolutionary detailed designs.
Within the role you will be working with a team that is made up of supportive and collaborative professionals that strive to achieve excellent results take pride in their attention to detail and ensure that there is positive satisfaction from all internal and external stakeholders in the delivery of their high-quality designs.
As a Senior Engineering Officer within the Substation Design Team you will be responsible for the delivery of all aspects of substation design. This includes civil building primary electrical and secondary electrical design components.
The role will also include responsibility for the evaluation and review of design drawings preparation of equipment specifications management of contract designers and mentoring of team members.
About your experience
We are looking for someone with:
- Extensive experience in a similar Substation Design engineering role in the Energy/Electrical and/or Utilities Industry
- Complete knowledge and application of current design philosophies procedures statutory requirements including Safe Design.
- Demonstrated experience to utilise analytical and technical knowledge to manage activities during planned and unplanned events providing appropriate solutions to technical/engineering issues in the Energy Network Technical environment
About your skills
We are looking for someone with:
- Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to manage diverse and complex issues
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver technical services in a professional and timely manner
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to produce quality work.
- Strong time management skills with excellent planning and organisational skills to be able to handle a varying complex workload
Required Qualifications
To be successful in this role you will need
- Associate Degree of Electrical Engineering (Power/Electrical) or Diploma/Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineeringor demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications.
- Work Cover NSW Construction Induction Certificate
- Current Drivers Licence
Why Essential Energy
As an Essential Energy team member youll enjoy such benefits as:
- An attractive remuneration package which includes:
- 72hr 9-day working fortnight
- 16% superannuation
- Opportunity for overtime when required.
- Excellent working conditions utilising world class design systems.
- Benefit of additional health and wellbeing support packages.
- Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs
- Paid parental leave for eligible team members
- The ability for further education and career development support
Visit our employee benefits page for more information.
We are proud to be recognised as aWORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.
An energy network doesnt just keep the lights on its a living network that needs to adapt to new and emerging energy generation technologies while still meeting the energy needs of customers.
It requires innovation commitment and collaboration to bring people together to solve the energy delivery challenges of the modern world.
Your potential will be realised and youll feel a real sense of purpose and satisfaction knowing you have a pivot role to play in delivering the energy of the future to the people who need it today.
For further information please review PD #NET0287a and contact Richard Vaughan Substation Design Team Leader onor Trinton Piltz Substation Design Team Leader on
Applications close on Wednesday 16 July 2025 at 11:55pm
Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart.
Building a better energy future.
Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender age ethnicity sexual orientation or disability.
As an organisation our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
