At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage engineering designs for major projects and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Company: Join United Energy, powering communities across Victoria with a focus on inclusivity.
- Benefits: Enjoy health subsidies, paid parental leave, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Diverse teams and career growth opportunities await you at United Energy.
- Why this job: Be part of an essential service that impacts local communities and supports sustainability.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and relevant industry experience required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 140000 $ per year.
At United Energy, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 715,000 Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. We believe in an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. From offering great benefits to creating real opportunities for growth, we’re committed to supporting you, your career and wellbeing.
As a Secondary Design Engineer, you will be responsible for managing all secondary aspects of front-end and detailed engineering designs across major UE projects and ongoing programs of work. This includes the review and acceptance of designs and documentation to ensure they meet essential regulatory, industry, and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out Front End Engineering Design (FEED) / Concept Design, which typically includes control room general arrangement, protection single line diagrams, protection logic diagrams and protection signalling diagrams.
- Review Technical Scope of Works as provided by asset management team and develop it into a clear, comprehensive and accurate document.
- Review all design/engineering deliverables including Design Management Plan provided by service providers.
- Perform audits of all design management processes used by service providers.
- Provide technical support for design, inspection, testing and commissioning works carried out by design/construction service providers and/or other stakeholders.
- Carry out detailed design of protection and control systems for complex or large zone substation or distribution system projects.
- Take ownership and coordinate/liaise with internal and external stakeholders to produce formal responses and reports.
- Support the completion of Post Implementation Reviews and analysis of relevant projects to ensure high productivity, efficiency and quality outcomes.
Key Criteria:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and member of a National Engineering Register (or working towards).
- At least 3+ years of relevant industry experience in the electrical utilities industry.
- Secondary system design experience in electricity zone substations and distribution network.
- Working knowledge of Distributed Network Protocol (DNP 3.0) used in SCADA communications.
- Application of engineering principles and industry codes, understanding the intricacies, complexities and the integration with other engineering areas.
- Detailed understanding of protection and control systems in electricity zone substations and distribution networks.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and thrive.
Secondary Design Engineer in Melbourne employer: United Energy
At CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values inclusivity and employee growth. Our Melbourne CBD location offers a supportive work culture with hybrid options, generous parental leave, and a strong commitment to diversity, ensuring every team member feels valued and empowered. Join us to be part of a vital organisation that not only powers communities but also invests in your career and wellbeing.
