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About the role
We are currently recruiting an Engineering Officer within the Substation Design team. Ideally, this position will be located from Wagga Wagga but other locations within Essential Energy's Operational Footprint may be considered.
Do you currently have design experience with the high voltage electrical substation, or have used Enterprise Asset Management systems to create and manage work orders and asset?
Would you like to work in a highly engaged substation design team, that utilises 3D reality models and intelligent design systems to deliver quality and revolutionary detailed designs?
If so, then we would like to hear from you!
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 an Engineering Officer within the Substation Design Team, you will be responsible for the delivery of all aspects of substation design. This includes civil, structural, and electrical design components. You will also be trained in the use of the Enterprise Asset Management System to create work orders, estimate projects, and add substation assets.
About your experience
We are looking for someone with:
1. Experience in a similar Substation Design engineering role in the Energy/Electrical sector and/or Asset Management roles.
2. Knowledge and application of current design philosophies, procedures, statutory requirements including Safe Design.
3. 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:
4. Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to manage diverse and complex issues.
5. Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver technical services in a professional and timely manner.
6. Strong attention to detail and commitment to produce quality work.
7. 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:
8. Diploma of Electrical Engineering or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications.
9. Work Cover NSW Construction Induction Certificate
10. Current Driver's Licence
Why Essential Energy
We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience. Salary starting from $102,117.63 plus 16% Super plus allowance 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 .
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Whether you want to work remotely, in a coastal region or rurally, we will invest in you, develop you and help you shape a career in energy that will give you future opportunities you may never have realised in a sector where there is so much to explore.