AddressAbout us:
We're a team that cares about you and your community. United Energy (UE) is an essential service, supplying reliable, safe and affordable electricity across the east and south-east of Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, vital for our customers and a clean energy future.
In designing and delivering these services, our people are united by a real sense of purpose to empower customer choices in ways that are important for our communities and the environment. Using advanced analytics, knowledge built through years of practical expertise, partnerships with leading researchers, and the courage to experiment, our people are proud to be disruptive influencers amongst the electricity industry.
Increasingly, our networks are connecting new large-scale renewable energy generators and integrating technologies like solar, batteries and electric vehicles as customers change the way they generate, use, store and share power. This demand is transforming the electricity market faster than any change we've ever seen before. As a result, our people are at the frontline in developing and implementing innovative technologies and solutions necessary for the future of our industry not only in Victoria but globally.
About the Role:
We are currently looking for an experienced Technical Survey Officer to join our Design team based our Glen Waverley office in a full time and permanent capacity.
The role will be responsible for the provision of survey and design related services to assist in the delivery of overhead and underground distribution and optic fibre designs for internal and external United Energy clients.
In addition, as part of a broader Design team, this role is responsible for the delivery of timely, cost effective and quality design and related services through innovation, good design practice and a professional attitude towards delivering excellent customer service.
We are looking for someone with a strong background in the electricity distribution industry with excellent communication skills. In addition, this candidate will have a 'can do' attitude, driven to meet customer's objectives and delivering exceptional project outcomes.
What you'll deliver:
- Undertake Distribution OH survey activities up to 66KV to agreed timeframes, nominated design specifications, and in accordance with the relevant technical manuals, OH&S Act, 'Safety in Design' guidelines and customer requirements
- Provide effective specialist engineering design and advice in relation to the design of overhead and underground distribution network
- Review and verify designs produced by others, in accordance with agreed standards
- Assist with the development of design standards & policy in accordance with organisational, regulatory and statutory requirements
- Develop and implement new and innovative design practices and ways to meet business needs by applying technical expertise and experience.
To succeed in this role you'll have:
- A Certificate of Technology (Survey) in ESI Power Systems/ Cert IV/ Diploma in Survey or equivalent Tertiary based qualification
- Extensive design and survey experience in the electrical utility industry
- Detailed knowledge of principles and concepts associated with surveying for distribution and optic fibre projects
- Proven design capabilities complying with network owners Design and Construction Standards, Applicable Australian Standards and Regulatory requirements
- Detailed knowledge & understanding of regulatory requirements, OH&S Act, 'Safety in Design' guidelines, standards and codes
- AutoCAD and NPoles knowledge
- 3D modelling software e.g. NEARA preferred
- Previous experience mentoring and training other engineers.
Your career with us:
We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability.
We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be.
With an embedded Inclusion & Diversity Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTIQ+ allies pride network, we're committed to equal opportunities for all employees.
We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. Click here to check out our benefits. https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/powercor/benefits
Our greatest priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the communities we operate within. This includes their physical safety - ensuring everyone gets home safely everyday - as well as their psychological safety, by ensuring everyone has the resources and support needed to achieve a work-life balance and be the best they can be.
What's next?
If you possess the required skills and experience and you are looking for a fantastic career opportunity, please submit your application by COB 8 April 2024.
For the full Position Description, reach out to Tom via Careers@Powercor.com.au
We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.
If you require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please don't hesitate to discuss these with us.
Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.
We work hard to ensure our organisation is inclusive and diverse. This means everyone can feel valued, trusted, authentic and safe at work.
