We bring the energy!

Through purpose and people - not just through the infrastructure we operate, but through the way we show up for each other, our customers’ and our communities. The future of energy is in our hands. Let’s shape it together.

Are you ready to shape the future of energy?

We have an opportunity for a Primary Electrical Engineer who will deliver defined engineering work packages with guidance from the Team Lead and relevant project and discipline technical leader, working as an individual contributor you will supports quality technical outputs, project problem-solving and continuous improvement activities across AusNet's contestable infrastructure portfolio, based out of Freshwater Place, Melbourne.

What you’ll help deliver

- Preparing assigned tender and detailed design inputs, scopes, specifications, calculations, drawings, technical reports and other project deliverables
- Contributing practical engineering thinking and analysis to support electricity transmission solutions, including identifying options, assumptions, constraints and risks for review.
- Providing technical, commercial and design support to help deliver growth through the energy transition, with guidance from the Team Lead, Design Manager, Technical Lead and senior discipline engineers.
- Evaluating options for technical problems using accepted engineering practices, and escalate matters requiring specialist judgement, deviation from standards or senior review.
- Supporting risk evaluation associated with recent substation assets joining the existing unregulated infrastructure fleet, including safety, technical, operational and asset management considerations.
- Contributing to the development, application and maintenance of engineering standards, templates and designs to support compliance with legal, technical, regulatory and safety obligations while contributing to growth targets.
- Completing assigned design reviews,



safety-in-design activities, technical queries, actions and close-out requirements to agreed quality, time and budget expectations.

You don’t need to check every box, however we’re looking for a good combination of:

- A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- At least 4 years’ experience, with developing capability in electricity transmission, substation or related infrastructure engineering, with the ability to apply engineering fundamentals under guidance.
- Ability to prepare technical deliverables such as scopes, specifications, calculations, drawings, reports, risk assessments and design review inputs with an appropriate level of supervision and review.
- Working knowledge of applicable engineering standards, design practices, safety obligations and regulatory requirements relevant to the discipline.
- Ability to identify, document and communicate assumptions, constraints, risks, technical decisions and actions associated with assigned engineering work.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate constructively with engineers, project teams, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.

The AusNet experience is all about…

- Growing your impact: We’ll support you to build your career through real opportunities and strong connections.
- Solving some of the most complex energy challenges of our time: We love unpacking complex challenges in clever ways and looking at things differently.
- Building an energy future to be proud of: We’re a trusted leader, with deep expertise, driven to do what’s right for our communities and customers.

We’re committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We believe different perspectives are essential to our success, and we encourage all applicants to apply. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to discuss how we can support you. At AusNet, we bring the energy! Ready to make your impact? Apply now!

📌 Engineer, Primary (Port Melbourne)
🏢 Ausnet
📍 Port Melbourne