Join a leading consultancy in power engineering and design
Join our team as a Senior Distribution Engineer / Designer and play a key role in delivering exciting, complex projects for some of the leading clients in the electrical utilities sector across Victoria. This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated professional ready to take the next step in their career, expand their expertise, and make a meaningful impact.
About the role
In this role, you will:
Lead and deliver design solutions across overhead, underground and/or distribution substation projects
Attend project sites and provide technical support where required
Consider constructability, maintainability and Safety in Design throughout the design process
Apply relevant industry standards, utility requirements and engineering principles
Take the lead on projects of varying complexity, ensuring designs are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard
Work collaboratively with engineers, designers, project managers, clients and other stakeholders
Identify practical and cutting-edge solutions that improve project outcomes and team efficiency
Support distribution design projects for Victorian electricity networks including CitiPower / Powercor, United Energy, AusNet and Jemena
What you need to have:
Proven experience and understanding in electrical distribution design
The ability to consider safety, constructability and other existing assets when developing designs
A practical, solutions-focused approach
Knowledge and application of Safety in Design
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)



or equivalent qualification
Experience with AutoCAD
Experience with NEARA would be advantageous, but is not essential
Join Balpara
If you are an experienced distribution engineer or designer looking for your next challenge and want to work alongside a motivated team delivering real-world electricity network projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Please be advised that final-stage applicants will be required to complete assessments, testing and a National Criminal Check.
Employment Services
Balpara delivers electrical and structural engineering services to customers across Australia.
Since ****, we have serviced the energy, mining, communications and land development industries. Australian owned and operated, we build strong relationships with our clients to deliver cost effective solutions that ensure the best outcome for each project.
We continually expand our capabilities by looking after our own recruitment, both nationally and overseas, which has helped our office grow and manage market fluctuations.
Our technical experts are aware that there are technical and environmental constraints that sometimes make it impractical to employ the least cost option.



At Balpara we strive to provide our clients with the 'least cost, technically acceptable' solution. This is why we provide our clients with options in the scope of work documentation.
Balpara's Quality Management System is ISO**** certified and all designs are performed in line with ISO, relevant Australian, industry & client standards. We are accredited to perform projects with all major Victorian utilities.
Balpara delivers electrical and structural engineering services to customers across Australia.
Since ****, we have serviced the energy, mining, communications and land development industries. Australian owned and operated, we build strong relationships with our clients to deliver cost effective solutions that ensure the best outcome for each project.
We continually expand our capabilities by looking after our own recruitment, both nationally and overseas, which has helped our office grow and manage market fluctuations.
Our technical experts are aware that there are technical and environmental constraints that sometimes make it impractical to employ the least cost option. At Balpara we strive to provide our clients with the 'least cost, technically acceptable' solution. This is why we provide our clients with options in the scope of work documentation.
Balpara's Quality Management System is ISO**** certified and all designs are performed in line with ISO, relevant Australian, industry & client standards. We are accredited to perform projects with all major Victorian utilities.
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📌 Senior Distribution Engineer / Designer (Melbourne)
🏢 Balpara
📍 Melbourne