* Strong 14.75% super | WFH options | Income protection
* Volunteer programs | Ongoing training | Career advancement
* Regular EBA increases | Competitive Salary | Recognition program
Energy Queensland and our operational brands - Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Energy Retail and Yurika are growing rapidly and as part of the (QEJP) Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan, actively helping to advance the energy transition towards net zero.
We have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer – Underground Lines located at Townsville.
Why choose to work for us?
* Strong 14.75% superannuation with a superannuation fund of your choice.
* More spending money with annual leave loading.
* Additional leave forhealth and wellbeing.
* Opportunities to enhance your skills withaccess to training and leadership programs. For
* Healthy work life balance on a 72 hour 9-day fortnight roster, more time for you.
* Secure employment backed by a strong collective agreement, with yearly EBA increases.
* Comprehensive income protection to ensure your financial security.
* A chance to give back with a paid employee volunteering program
* A Safety-First culture, the safety of our people, customers and communities is a core priority.
* Reward and recognition with an internal reward and recognition program.
About your role:
Join the Lines Design and Engineering team, where you will provide expert and specialised underground powerline design services for internally designed & constructed underground assets – including the co-ordination of multidisciplinary design production to meet project, safe design and estimate completion objectives.
The role specialises in complex underground lines cables and systems for sub-transmission and complex distribution networks in substation & external environments. Advanced knowledge of substations, electrical earthing, distribution networks and public lighting assets – engineering design & construction is desirable.
As an Underground Cabling Systems subject matter expert and leader to a team of engineers & designers, you will provide Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) professional engineering advice, direction, and supervision.
As the leader of a design team, you will be responsible for developing, coaching and moulding a high performing team as you provide specialised engineering design activities for the delivery of the Integrated Works Program. In addition to this, you will also be responsible for the day-to-day management duties of this team, including but not limited to monitoring of staff well-being, project delivery and compliance.
Your day to day will be varied with unique challenges as you tackle a variety of interesting projects. Liaise with a variety of key internal and external stakeholders, prepare specialist engineering reports / studies, provide technical advice and support, estimation preparation and approval, safety leadership activities and compliance, resource planning and allocation.
With flexi-working and a 9- or 10-day fortnight in place, the bottom of the salary band starts from $176,846 for 9 days and $199,836 for 10 days. The level of payment will be subject to an assessment of the successful applicant’s knowledge, skills and competencies that are required in this position. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Energy Queensland Union Collective Agreement 2024.
For more information about this role, click on the position description link located at the bottom of the page.
About you:
Important to the success of your role is your:
* Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering acceptable for membership of Engineers Australia in the Professional Engineering category.
* Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) (or eligibility to obtain) in the field of electrical engineering, with competency to complete underground design works is essential.
* Demonstrated expert technical knowledge and experience in the design principles and practices construction, and maintenance required for transmission, sub-transmission, distribution and communication lines engineering, with an advanced knowledge of the associated civil and structural requirements.
* Expert knowledge of underground Line construction and installation requirements, including substation interfaces, maintenance and operation of substation plant and equipment, and earthing systems.
* Demonstrated ability to lead a team, providing technical leadership, support and guidance for the development of others.
* Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with customers and stakeholders.
* Demonstrated expert knowledge and experience in engineering calculations and analysis techniques relevant to the role, including use of specialist software. Working knowledge of CymCap or similar cable system rating engineering software and principles is advantageous.
* Ability to determine and specify materials, analyse quotes and inspect materials for underground transmission, sub-transmission, and special distribution projects.
What matters most to us is our values, We’re Safe – We Belong - We Grow - We Deliver. And these should matter to you too.
About us:
Energy Queensland is Australia’s largest, wholly government-owned electricity company with more than 10,000 employees. Our group of electricity distribution, retail, and energy services businesses energise Queensland communities right across the state and, through Yurika’s services, increasingly to a growing national footprint.
Ready to apply?
If you are ready to help us shape the future of energy, please apply below with a current resume and a cover letter which highlights your motivation for the role.
Applications close: 5.00pm, Thursday 14 November 2024.
Further information, please contact David Watt, Recruitment Advisor, via david.watt@energyq.com.au
We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply.
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