Design Engineer

There’s never been a better time to be in energy. And there’s never been a more exciting time to be at Endeavour Energy. 

More than 2.7 million people across New South Wales rely on us every day for the supply of safe and reliable power to their homes and businesses. We employ more than 1,700 people across our catchment, making us one of the largest employers in Sydney’s Greater West.

We need talented people who care about one another and the work they do. Why? Because we’re one of Australia's fastest growing networks, connecting 20,000 new customers each year, including the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. And when we power together, we go further, faster; towards a smarter, more sustainable future for us all. 

About the role

You will be responsible for the effective delivery of respective design service deliverables, produce technical/analytical designs across multiple Transmission/Distribution overhead and underground design disciplines, provide Engineering Officers and Engineering Specialists technical expertise and support concurrently, across multiple disciplines and suggest process improvements by using first principles to reverse-engineer complicated problems to derive commercially sound outcomes as well as with the application of critical / strategic thinking, advanced problem solving, commercial awareness, effective technical understanding, verbal and written communication skills.

In addition, you will also support the business through mentoring leadership, quality control, presentation skills, process management, stakeholder / customer expert technical knowledge and support, conducting investigations and estimations where required including supporting colleagues as directed. 

Key Accountabilities

•  Drive improvements in safety performance and model the organisation’s commitment to WHS, including the incorporation of safety in design for all design deliverables.
• Build an environment that motivates individuals, gives all team members a voice, promotes effectiveness and healthy conflict.
• Produce timely, relevant, meaningful and consistent design service deliverables, including; project definitions; design packets; enquiry and complaint responses for internal and external stakeholders and customers; project & program scoping; technical and analytical assessments; feasibility assessments & reports. 
• Implement governance over the delivery of design services to ensure that the works are undertaken within the constraints specified by Asset Planning and Performance.
• Deliver designs that are efficient to construct recognising that the design process directly drives construction costs. 
• Self-check, peer review and certify (as required) design service deliverables to defined scopes; Statutory Regulations; the organisation’s policies and procedures. 
• Strive to deliver design services which exceed our customers' expectations. Provide stakeholder and customer support including enquiry and complaint responses, quotes and supervised access to network assets. 
• Conduct investigations and feasibility studies including modelling, calculations and derivations where required in the area of expertise of the within their respective Design Section.
• Provide expert technical knowledge and support to Design Engineering Officers, Design Engineering Specialists and trainees to allow them to progress their own skill levels across multiple disciplines within their respective Design Section.
• Identify barriers to the effective delivery of design services deliverables and propose potential solutions which are in line with the overall vision and direction of the organisation.

on offer

• Be part of a culture that focuses on care and performance; care for one another and for the customer
• Access a variety of opportunities to step up and lead in a rapidly changing sector
• Feel recognised and rewarded for your contribution
• Take pride in working for an organisation that provides an essential service and is playing its part in enabling the energy transition
• Access to training, personal development and career progression

About you

An energised individual who demonstrates a positive attitude with supportive and professional behaviours that align with Endeavours culture, with the ability to engage confidently with our team, customers and stakeholders. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - Electrical

Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - Mechanical/Structural/Civil Engineering

Licences/Tickets

• C Vehicle licence up to 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass (GVM)
• Green Card Workcover Induction for Construction Work - General Course 

Experience  

• Specialised Professional: with 3-10 years experience in a similar/professional role within the Construction, Consulting, Energy / Electrical, Professional Services or Utilities industry. 
• Experience in PLS-CAD/Pole
• Experience in Sub transmission overhead and underground design.
• CYMCAP Experience
• Neara Experience

Desirable

• Experience in Distribution overhead and underground design. 
• Experience in PLS-Tower.

For further information, please contact recruitment@endeavourenergy.com.au

Applications close - 15 September 2024.

When we power together, we can achieve so much more.

At Endeavour Energy, having a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us better, safer, and stronger. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels safe, motivated, valued, included and respected.

Endeavour Energy is a critical infrastructure organisation and performs various background checks to evaluate the suitability of an applicant before making an employment offer to ensure the security and protection of its assets.