Power Distribution Design Engineer Or Officer

The Company
Our client is a leading Power Engineering and Design Consultancy company offering specialist services to the electricity transmission and distribution networks in Australia and New Zealand for over 25 years. They porvide innovative engineering solutions for electrical infrastructures such as generation, substations, transmissin and distribution underground and overhead networks and land and subdivision reticulation. You will join a team of 400 dedicated highly technical engineers and design officers across 12 locations in Australia and New Zealand, who is a prefered partner of the region's major distribution and transmission network providers.
This is a great opportunity to join the Distribution NEtwork Design team in Perth, as the main priority location by candidates coulus also work from offices in NT, QLD and SA to help develop their growing team. The Distribution Design Engineers/ Officers will manager overhead and underground Distribution Design projects for customer connection, overhead to underground conversion projects as well as distribution network reinforcement and refurbishment work. A strong technical background to drive solutions whilst developing and gaining exposure to wide ranging and complex projects in power utility and renewable energy sector.
The Role:

• 33kV to 240/415V (HV & LV) network investigation, analysis, and scoping
• Overhead power line design & modelling
• Design of Asset relocations, reinforcement, and upgrades
• Street lighting design, AutoCAD and MicroStation Drafting
• Underground power networks design (including subdivisions)
• Technical feasibility assessments, technical compliance audits, quality assurance checks, and
• detailed design tasks.
• Coordinate/schedule of works within electrical, drafting & design team, ensuring delivery
• milestones are achieved.
• Liaise with key stakeholders including clients and utilities.
• Support and mentor junior employee

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, or trade based qualification and work experience relating to power utility and distribution networks
• Minimum 2-5 years experience working in power utility, design consultancies or construction companies
• AS7000 Overhead Line Design Experience highly regarded
• Strong first principle understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals
• Demonstrated experience in Distribution Design for overhead and underground networks
• Knowledge of Australian Standards including AS3000 and AS1158
• Fluent in using a variety of computer programs and ability to quickly learn custom made aplications
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational and work ethic skills
• Current Driver License

What the Company Offers:

• Friendly dynamic and experienced team environment
• Diverse range of works within the state and supporting other teams nationally
• Choice of office locations in Perth, Brisbane or Townsville (QLD), Darwin (NT)
• Opportunity for future career pathway
• Attractive salary package

To apply for the role, please click on apply to submit your resume and covering letter.
For a comfidential discussion contact Randstads Power & Energy recruitment specialist Mandy Lerena on 08 8150 7002 or amanda.lerena@randstad.com.au
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
Skills
Power Distribution, Design, Power Utilities, Utilities, Distribution Networks, Diploma Engineering, Officer, Technician, Trade qualification, Design consultancy, Construction, electricians, Low to high voltage, Western Power
Education
Associate Degree/Diploma