Downer

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Downer  •  Clayton, AU (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

The Opportunity

Join our thriving team at our Clayton office and seize an exciting opportunity as a Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Distribution). With growing project demand, we're seeking a talented professional ready to make a meaningful impact. You'll report directly to the Technical Services Manager and collaborate with a dynamic, agile team that values both stability and innovation.

This is more than just a design role; it's a launchpad into leadership. You’ll take the lead on complex electrical distribution projects across Victoria, including the design of overhead and underground networks up to 66kV, substations, protection studies and street lighting. With real succession planning in place, this is an ideal role for someone confident in their abilities and ready to step up into senior leadership.

Your day-to-day tasks will include, but are not limited to:

  • Contribute to the successful coordination of design team activities and projects
  • Design work, including overhead/underground lines and substations up to 66kV across all Victorian distribution networks, street lighting and distribution asset relocations
  • Preparation of Tenders and Quotations
  • Participated in peer reviews and provided project direction
  • Opportunity to work with NEARA, GPS and LIDAR technologies

What we are looking for

You're a solutions-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and takes pride in delivering quality work that keeps communities connected.

  • Bachelor's or Diploma of Electrical Engineering
  • Must have knowledge of VIC electrical distribution networks, including URD, sub-transmission, and public lighting
  • Established consultancy experience to tackle the challenges in overhead and underground design projects relating to the power industry
  • Proficient working knowledge of software programs such as AutoCAD and/or NEARA
  • Project management background highly regarded – especially if you’re ready to step into broader leadership

What we offer

  • Flexible working environment
  • Opportunity for career growth with structured frameworks and supportive-inclusive team
  • Competitive Salary and Employee Benefits
  • Valued and respected position, with supportive and experienced team
  • Work for a major ASX-listed company

About Energy & Utilities…Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

How to apply

Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.


At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

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About Downer

Enabling communities to thrive.

It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster.

Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
North Ryde, AU
Year Founded
1933
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