The Opportunity

At APA, our purpose is simple: to strengthen communities through responsible energy.

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior E&I Designer to join our talented team in Brisbane, on a full-time permanent basis.

Reporting to the Team Leader-E&I Design, you will be responsible for designing and drafting Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control System deliverables across APA’s 1000+ gas and renewables facilities.

The Senior E&I Designer will be required to take each project design, or small upgrade, from concept through to IFC (Issued For Construction) using BIM processes, database driven software and 3D modelling tools (where applicable) to generate the agreed list of E&I project deliverables, on time and on budget. This role requires the successful candidate to ensure their deliverables meet APA’s operational requirements and adhere to our safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Preliminary and Approved detailed design drawings, and associated documentation, for construction and/or tender purposes
• Produce updated As-Built drawings from red-line mark-ups (RLMs), to not only support our plant operators, maintenance teams and field technicians, but to assist maintaining APA’s asset integrity over the asset lifecycle of each plant
• Proficiency, (or prior experience), with E&I design software, databases, 2D AutoCAD, 3D modelling software and a willingness to learn APA’s cloud-based drawing management systems
• As a member of our Digital Engineering (DE) team the successful candidate will support the Project Engineering Lead (PEL), Design Engineers and fellow DE team members as and when required
• Collaborate with on-site construction teams to provide sketches or design modifications, as required

Your Background

• Demonstrated experience working as a Senior E&I Designer using CAD systems (2D). Ideally the candidate will have some 3D modelling experience running cable ladders in a live model (preferred, but not mandatory)
• Solid understanding of Autodesk Vault, AutoCAD and Navisworks tools
• Experience using the Elecdes Design Suite (EDS), including Instrument Manager, or other similar E&I design software.
• Excellent communication skills, effective Stakeholder relationships, ability to work under pressure, demonstrated attention to detail and respectful behaviour towards your fellow workers will all be highly regarded.

Working at APA

At APA we’re committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best. We’ll provide you with access to targeted career development programs, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing programs. We also have an inclusive parental leave policy providing 18 weeks leave including superannuation to support parents at work and in life.

We employ more than 2700 people across Australia and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to do their best every day.

We are APA

APA Group is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business.

We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $27 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia.
And we own over 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to families and industry across every corner of Australia.

As the partner of choice in delivering infrastructure solutions for the energy transition, we’re focused on bundled remote grid energy solutions, electricity and gas transmission, and future energy, including hydrogen and carbon capture and storage.

Our customer centric approach means we understand our customers and their businesses offering reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions.

We are committed to delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia’s energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers.

We prioritise sustainable outcomes so that APA, our people, customers, and communities can thrive – now and in the future.

Join our team and be part of Australia’s energy transition!

We’d love to hear from you.

APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety, health and wellbeing our people, community and environment a priority. We embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered.

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.