Senior Engineering Officer - Civil Design

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We are currently recruiting for a Senior Engineering Officer – Civil Design to join the  Substation Design team. This role is based at Port Macquarie with the ability to work from home in a hybrid work environment.

• Do you currently have a passion for civil and/or structural design? 
• Do you want to work with a world renowned Intelligent Digital Design team?
• Do you want to have direct influence over the direction and future of the civil design system, processes and innovation?
• Do you want to have the opportunity to make a mark globally within a world level infrastructure company?
• Do you want to work within an electricity network that is geographically diverse. That is over 737,000 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?

If so, then we would like to hear from you!

About the role

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 the Civil Designer within the substation design team, you would be responsible for successful delivery of civil, designs, technical evaluations across a broad range of technical functions relating to design, including development of new criteria and applications of knowledge and procedures for design services. The role will also require the responsibility for the management and evaluation of network equipment and procedures, while assisting in the continuous improvement of design processes and systems

About your experience:

Are you someone who:

• Can think outside the box and look holistically at design problems?
   
• Is able to break down complex problems and synthesise these into easy to understand and smaller manageable tasks?
   
• Has extensive experience in a similar Civil/structural Design engineering role in the Energy/Electrical and/or Utilities Industry Industry
   
• Has complete knowledge and application of current design philosophies, procedures, statutory requirements including Safe Design.
   
• Has demonstrated experience to utilise analytical and technical knowledge to provide appropriate solutions to technical/engineering issues in the Energy Network Technical environment.
   
• Demonstrated experience to utilise analytical and technical knowledge to provide appropriate solutions to technical/engineering issues in the Energy Network Technical environment

About your skills

We are looking for someone who has:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to produce quality work.
• Strong time management skills and well organised, to be able to handle a varying complex workload
• Be able to understand the problem holistically such that you can make best for company decisions. 
• 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
• Advanced knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD systems, drawing quality control and management practices.

Required Qualifications 

• Associate degree or Advanced Diploma of Civil Engineering or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications.
• Driver's Licence

An energy network doesn’t just keep the lights on… it’s 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 you’ll 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

Why Essential Energy 

We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience. Salary starting from $110,541 + 16% superannuation on a 9 day fortnight

Essential Energy offers a broad range of employee benefits, providing you access to product discounts, including Qantas Club, Optus and Health Insurance, Health Programs including fitness passport and other benefits such as 26 weeks parental leave. For more information on our benefits, please visit the employee benefits page. 

 We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.  

An energy network doesn’t just keep the lights on… it’s 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 you’ll 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 contact Matthew Turvey – Senior Engineer – Network Design on 0439851805 or matthew.turvey@essentialenergy.com.au.

Applications close on Sunday 16 March 2025 at 11:55pm

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As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.