7486/15980 - Electrical System Designer / Senior Electrical System Designer

• Greenslopes
• $89k - $135k pa + 12.75% Superannuation with an option of a 9 or 10-day fortnight
• Permanent opportunity to join Energy Queensland

There is no better time for you to work in the Energy sector, than now!

Energex, which is part of Energy Queensland Limited, is growing to help build the SuperGrid and support the 70% renewable energy target by 2032. The Energy Queensland group includes the Energex, Ergon Energy, Ergon Energy Retail and Yurika businesses. Together we are the largest electricity network business in Australia, with assets in excess of $28 billion, supplying power to 2.3 million customers across Queensland.

We have a permanent opportunity for either an Electrical System Designer or Senior Electrical System Designer to join our Operations Division located at Greenslopes, and are inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates.

About the Roles

As an Electrical System Designer, you provide complex overhead and underground distribution designs, estimates and other project deliverables prepared in accordance with current standards to meet quality, cost, and time targets across Energy Queensland.

As a Senior Electrical System Designer, you will lead the delivery of comprehensive design, works co-ordination and estimating across a broad range of complex design skills in accordance with current standards to meet quality, cost, and time targets for the Energy Queensland Distribution Network.

Annual salary ranges from $89K to $135K + Super; 9 or 10-day fortnight. 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.

To apply for either of these roles it is essential you have:-

• The appropriate electrical work licence issued in accordance with the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 viz Linesperson, Electrical Fitter Mechanic or Electrical Jointer.
• Experience in the electricity industry.

You should also have the following:-

Electrical System Designer

• The ability to provide technical advice and guidance to stakeholders and respond to customer enquiries associated with assigned designed projects.
• The ability to prepare distribution network, public lighting based on prescriptive standards, and communication network low complexity designs and estimates in accordance with relevant standards using expert knowledge and design systems in a timely, fit for purpose and cost-effective manner.

Senior Electrical System Designer

• The ability to prepare, check, and approve complex distribution network, public lighting based on prescriptive standards, and communication network designs and estimates in accordance with relevant standards using expert knowledge and design systems in a timely, fit for purpose and cost-effective manner.
• Leadership skills including demonstrated experience in the planning and management of work activities and the ability to provide coaching and mentoring to staff.

If you also have an AD in Electrical Engineering, Certificate IV in Frontline Management or Workplace Training or equivalent experience, this will be highly regarded.

External applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment medical.

About You

We are seeking talented, passionate and enthusiastic candidates who model innovation within the organisation empowering others to challenge the status quo and drive improved performance. The successful candidate will have an aptitude for and get excited with the opportunity of working as part of a diverse team of professionals.

Using your strong communication skills, you develop and maintain positive relationships with customers and stakeholders. You will be required to prioritise and manage assigned tasks and activities to meet targets with a high level of autonomy.

You are an innovative thinker and empower others to challenge the status quo to drive improved performance.

You will be entrusted with a high level of autonomy to prioritise and manage assigned tasks and activities to meet targets and the ability to influence and negotiate a positive outcome.

About us

At Energy Queensland our people are at the heart of our business and are central to delivering for our customers and communities. We are focused on developing our people to ensure they have the skills and capabilities to strive and thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment.

We pride ourselves on providing equal opportunities, training opportunities, an employee assistance program, various leave options amongst many other benefits which are a key foundation to our success.

To Apply

Please apply below with a current resume and a cover letter which highlights your experience and suitability for the role.

Applications will close at 11.00pm, Wednesday 29 March 2023.

We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply.

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