Senior Distribution Engineer

About Us

Egis is a global organisation with over 20,000 employees worldwide. With our head office based in Paris, we offer global career opportunities, as well as rewarding careers for our people locally. Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we create innovative solutions with our clients worldwide. 

Egis is an organisation with the capacity to make meaningful industry and community change in the space of place-making, sustainability and creating connected cities. Different to other engineering firms, Egis offers true end-to-end capability across the entire design-to-operation lifecycle, offering advisory, architecture, engineering, design, asset management and operations services.   

We are committed to creating great teams doing innovative work and would love you to join us to Impact the Future. 

About the Role

As a member of our Distribution Design team, you will be responsible for delivering detailed design and documentation for a range of projects within the Energy sector.

As a Senior Distribution Engineer you will be responsible for the design and delivery of overhead and underground distribution projects for Victorian electricity networks, including Low Voltage, High Voltage, and Sub-Transmission (up to 66kV).

This role can be based in Narre Warren or Melbourne or Geelong.

Role responsibilities:

• Assume responsibility for the management of small to medium-scale projects, or phases of larger-scale projects, including;
  • Ownership of distribution design projects, including providing quality assurance reviews and approving drawings.
  • Approval and sign-off on non-prescribed designs.
  • Producing or coordinating the production of tender documentation, design documentation/specifications and project deliverables within agreed project timeframes and budget;
  • Planning and managing resources assigned to the project;
  • Contribute to the training and development of technical resources engaged in project teams but providing technical leadership and advice;
  • Acting as project liaison for assigned phase/s of project;
  • Prepare client project reports and be able to present on project status;
  • Financial Management of project and performance.
• Undertaking design and drafting quality assurance reviews.
• Approve distribution design drawings, including non-prescribed design sign-off.
• Able to undertake overhead and underground lines design projects independently and train/mentor junior staff in design best practices.
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships by conducting all work in a professional and productive manner, servicing delivery by accurately identifying and understanding the client needs.
• Collaborate and participate in bids/tenders, producing high-quality advice and documentation.
• Develop, improve, and implement review mechanisms to capture and execute improvements to the quality of work produced.
• Contribute to Safety in Design workshops and prepare supporting documentation to promote safe construction, operation and maintenance outcomes.
• Actively promote and continuously communicate on engineering best practice both in the project, the broader business and the marketplace through active involvement with select industry-based organisations.
• Actively participate in professional development and support the participation of others in ongoing professional development activity.
• Understand and ensure compliance with regulatory, governance and quality requirements.

What do we need from you

Qualifications & Experience:

• A four-year Electrical Engineering degree (or equivalent)
• National Engineer Register (NER) or ability to attain.
• Registered Professional Engineer Victoria (RPEV) or ability to attain.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant industry experience in electrical distribution design.
• Demonstrated experience in overhead and underground distribution design.
• Knowledge of Victorian distribution network and utility standards (CitiPower, Powercor, AusNet, United Energy, or Jemena).
• Proficiency in Overhead lines design software including Neara.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

What's in it for you?

The Benefits 

• Flexible working arrangements, including remote working options and full-time or part-time working hours. 
• Competitive remuneration 
• Purchased additional annual leave. 
• A structured learning and development framework to align with career progression goals and dedicated individual training / conference allowances. 
• An inclusive team culture that celebrates performance and rewards accordingly. 
• Paid Primary and Secondary Carer Leave Policy, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance. 
• Support structures like our Employee Assistance Program, professional mentoring, and buddy program for new starters. 
• Opportunities to work on special interest projects. 
• Opportunities to work across government, private and resource sectors. 
• Opportunities to travel for work across multiple offices. 
• Great cultural environment where teamwork and camaraderie are promoted and valued. 
• Supportive leadership based on openness. 

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed. 

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