About us
At CitiPower and Powercor, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 1.3 million 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
We are seeking an experienced Senior Distribution Design Engineer to provide engineering expertise, technical leadership, and design management across a diverse portfolio of distribution overhead, underground, and substation projects.
This role is responsible for delivering high-quality engineering designs, estimating, and technical advice while ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and technical standards. Working as part of the broader engineering and project delivery team, you will support business objectives, mentor developing engineers and designers, and contribute to the continuous improvement of design practices.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective network solutions while fostering strong stakeholder relationships and providing exceptional customer service. We also welcome applications from experienced Distribution Design Engineers who are looking to take the next step in their career and transition into a Senior Distribution Design Engineer position.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the engineering design, verification, and technical assurance of overhead/underground or distribution substation projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory, safety (OH&S), network (relevant technical manuals), and customer requirements (Least cost technically acceptable).
- Provide specialist technical leadership and governance, including design certification, technical evaluations, stakeholder engagement, and approval of engineering deliverables (standard and non-standard works).
- Preparing cost and resource estimates for the design component of electrical distribution projects in a timely manner and in accordance with Network Services established procedures.
- Pro-actively pursue innovation in relation to products, services, practices, and procedures. Effectively implement innovation through gaining ownership from stakeholders and through effectively managing any resultant change.