About us

At United Energy, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 700,000 Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people. As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand. If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.

About the role

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for scoping, estimating, and delivering design activities for network‑initiated projects, customer projects, and maintenance programs. This includes the augmentation and replacement of distribution assets across the United Energy network, both overhead and underground. The role also involves reviewing designs completed by external design service providers.

This position is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to progress further. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of complex projects, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and develop your technical leadership capability across overhead, underground, and substation design.

Key responsibilities

• Provide effective specialist engineering design and advice in relation to the design of overhead and underground distribution network up to 66KV to a variety of standards, and in accordance with the relevant technical manuals, OH&S Act, ‘Safety in Design’ guidelines and customer requirements
• Ensuring an optimal design outcome, after considering all the relevant safety, technical, commercial and environmental factors
• Develop and implement new and innovative design practices and ways to meet business needs by applying technical expertise and experience
• Review and verify Distribution designs produced by others, as well as manufacturer supplied drawings, in accordance with agreed standards
• Through understanding the market, customers and competitors, develop ideas to enhance the capabilities of the Design Team and the company’s competitive position
• Provide input into the development of asset management strategies, standards and work practices as required

For more information on the role’s responsibilities, please click here to download the position description.