Join Downer's Power Projects team as anAutomation Engineer and make a significant impact overseeing the commissioning and design of Substation and Switching Stations.You are responsible for designing, configuring, and delivering the automation and control layer of the station—essentially turning all plant signals into usable operational control and visibility.
The role will be based out of ourDandenong Office and will require occasional interstate travel. You will have the option to work form home 1-2 days a week.
Whatyou'lldo
Deliver design packages so that they comply with and meet expectations from clients, communities, environmental management requirements and other legislative requirements
Deliver on time and high quality
Work with team members to deliver packages
Provide support to the design manager in terms of reporting, RFI's and variations
Assist with the development of a project budget and monitor and control project costs
Undertake Commissioning activities for telco testing
Ensure design is checked thoroughly and follow the Quality Control Process
Provide expert technical advice to the Project Delivery and wider program teams
Provide input to reporting on project performance and progress, including development of solutions to issues that compromise attainment of agreed performance targets
Attend initial planning site visits
Participate in the SID and Assist in the identification of potential hazardous site activities and ensure appropriate procedures and controls are implemented
Ensure the consideration of community, environment, operations and maintenance issues are integrated into the selection of preferred options for the project during the planning and design process
What we offer




Employee advantages including health and wellness initiatives
Access to Downer Group benefits
Flexible working arrangements / hybrid working
Personalisedcareer pathdevelopment and growth working with an industry leading team.
Safety focused culture working within in leading services industry
Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring
Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company
Whatwe'relooking for
5+ years' project delivery experience within the Power Industry delivering SCADA design
Qualifications in Electrical Engineering Discipline
Leadership and management of design packages
Experience in the use of CAD packages such as, Micro Station, AutoCAD.
Knowledge of the major components which comprise HV transmission and distribution networks such as transmission lines, transformers, capacitors, reactors, circuit breakers, CTs, VTs and CVTs.
'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,operateand maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Ourexpertisespans 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.
Job Info
Job Identification ******
Job Category Engineering and Design
Posting Date 07/28/2026, 04:06 AM
Locations Dandenong South, VIC, Australia
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📌 Automation Engineer (Victoria)
🏢 Downer Group
📍 Victoria