Job Description

About the program:

Express your interest in joining us for the student vacation period over summer. We will provide you with on the job coaching while you build your technical skills and get the opportunity to work on impactful projects.

The program will provide invaluable practical experience to conceptualise your studies. We want you to be determined to provide solutions, open to learning new things, passionate about energy and open to thrive in a team environment.

About Evoenergy

Evoenergy owns, maintains and operates the electricity distribution network in the ACT and the gas network in the ACT and parts of NSW. We supply safe, reliable and cost-effective electricity to over 200,000 residential and business electricity customers, and over 140,000 gas customers.

At Evoenergy, we’re focused on safety, reliability, innovation and sustainability. We boast a positive safety culture that encourages and inspires, because the work we do matters to thousands of Canberrans.

What will you get to do?

This role will provide a great opportunity to learn about the breadth of engineering tasks involved in constructing, designing and maintaining an electricity distribution network. From supporting customer-led projects to gaining firsthand experience in commissioning network upgrades, you will be exposed to the full breadth of work undertaken by a Distribution Network Service Provider (DNSP).

The scope of the work will be tailored to leverage the successful applicant’s experience, skills, and interests.

Type of experience or educational background we are looking for

• Electrical Engineering degree (recently completed, or currently in progress), preferably with a focus on power systems, electrical distribution networks, energy systems, or a closely related discipline.
• Degrees with a strong power systems component, such as those offered through specialised power engineering programs, will be viewed favourably.
• Knowledge of GIS or ArcFM systems would be advantageous but is not essential.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be in the process of completing an undergraduate degree from a university – completing your penultimate year of study.
• Have Australian working rights (note: candidates on student visas are welcome to apply)
• Have completed the application process in full, which includes the provision of:
• Resume (if you participate in extra curriculum activities, please list them on your resume)
• Cover letter outlining a bit about you and what you hope to achieve during the vacation program
• Upload your most recent academic transcript
• Confirmation of work rights

If you have questions about the vacation program projects, we encourage you to contact recruitment@evoenergy.com.au.

Please note that applications will not be accepted via email.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces and fosters a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and respect, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds, and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people that identify as LGBTIQ+, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.