Simpatico People are proud to be helping an established national Tier 1 electrical contractor in their search for a Senior ASP3 Design Engineer

***Note: This role is currently only available to people with full Australian work rights, Permanent Residents, and Citizens only. No overseas applications will be considered***

The Company

Our client is a Tier 1 electrical contractor delivering end-to-end electrical, integrated design, engineering, construction, and maintenance solutions across utilities, infrastructure, transport, renewables, commercial and industrial sectors nationwide

Due to continued growth within our Infrastructure and Utility Design divisions, we are seeking an experienced ASP3 Design Engineer to join their team

The Opportunity

You'll deliver high-quality ASP Level 3 electrical designs for utility, infrastructure, commercial, and industrial projects across NSW and broader Australian markets.

Working closely with the construction, project management, and delivery teams, you will develop practical, compliant and practical designs for HV and LV networks from concept to energisation

Why join our client?

- Work with one of Australia’s most established electrical contractors

- Be part of a national business delivering critical infrastructure projects

- Integrated design-to-construction delivery model

- Diverse project portfolio across utilities, infrastructure and renewables

- Long-term career development opportunities

- Collaborative and technically strong engineering environment

- Exposure to major Tier 1 projects and clients nationwide

Key Responsibilities

- Design overhead and underground HV/LV electrical distribution networks

- Prepare ASP3 contestable works designs in accordance with DNSP requirements

- Develop:

- Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)

- Cable route layouts

- Substation layouts

- Earthing and protection concepts

- Street lighting designs





- Civil/electrical interface drawings

- Liaise with DNSPs, including Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy, and Essential Energy

Coordinate approvals, submissions and design certification
Perform engineering calculations, including voltage drops, cable sizing, fault level assessments, pole loading, and network capacity analysis
Support delivery teams during construction and commissioning phases
Ensure all designs comply with DNSP standards, Australian Standards, Service & Installation Rules, safety and environmental requirements

About You

The must-haves!

- ASP Level 3 accreditation with 5 years+ demonstrated experience across Ausgrid, Endeavour, and Essential Energy networks

- Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

- Experience delivering utility and infrastructure projects within NSW

- Strong understanding of:

- HV/LV distribution systems

- utility connection processes

- protection and earthing principles

- overhead and underground reticulation

Working knowledge of DNSP standards and approval pathways

- Experience using design software such as AutoCAD/MicroStation/Neara/PLS-CADD/PowerFactory/ETAP

Robust stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and within multidisciplinary project teams
Construction and practical delivery knowledge are highly regarded

Desirable Experience

The nice-to-haves!

- Utility feeder upgrades

- Renewable energy and BESS connections

- Data centre infrastructure

- Rail and transport electrification

- HV substations and switchyards

- EV charging infrastructure

What to do next?

If this opportunity interests you, click “Apply Now” to submit your CV for review.

***Please note: only short-listed candidates will be contacted regarding this role. If you have similar skills that are not quite the correct criteria for this role, you will be contacted in the near future to discuss any relevant opportunities***

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