Lead Design Engineer

at  Energex

• The opportunity to work on Queensland’s largest Renewable Energy projects!
• Secure employment w. yearly EBA salary increases
• PM3 | From $186k + 12.75% super
  At Yurika, we’re not just employees; we are catalysts for change, embarking on exciting projects that redefine the way we power the world. As a part of our team, you will be at the forefront of innovation, contributing to the development and implementation of cutting-edge renewable energy solutions that make a tangible difference, shifting Australia towards a more sustainable energy future.
  Through our rapidly growing national footprint, our teams work across everything from electricity networks, to solar, wind and battery projects, through to metering, telecommunications, EV charging and the supply of electrical infrastructure products.
  Yurika is part of Energy Queensland – the largest, wholly government-owned electricity company in Australia that also includes Energex, Ergon Energy Network and Ergon Energy Retail. We have 100+ years’ experience in generation, transmission, and distribution power systems in Queensland and Australia, and we’re a key player delivering on the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan.

Why work for Yurika? We believe in empowering our people, offering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your ideas and passion for sustainability are not just valued, but crucial. Join us and experience:

• A solid pipeline of exciting projects
• The ability to make a real difference to Australia’s energy landscape
• Flexibility to balance work with the other things in life important to you
• Job security and competitive salary packages
• Flexible remuneration options including salary sacrificing, novated leases, plus strong 12.75% superannuation
• A wide range of benefits secured by enterprise bargaining agreements
• A diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone belongs
• Career development and recognition, with opportunities to grow your career through professional development and internal mobility
• A safety-first workplace culture that incorporates physical and mental health
• An array of wellness programs from skin checks to gym memberships, through to mentoring and guidance, and 24/7 employee assistance program support, and higher than industry average levels of employee engagement.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We’re looking for experienced Lead Design Engineer to join our Project Engineering team delivering design and engineering scopes of work across HV infrastructure project portfolio including solar, wind and BESS.
This is a permanent position be located in any major Queensland centre. This is a Professional & Managerial Grade Three level position with salaries starting from $186k + 12.75% superannuation.

Some of the accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrated expert knowledge of the Energy Infrastructure and Utility Services market, how it is evolving and have established key knowledge areas and knowledge partners to allow the business to adapt quickly and adequately in providing new solutions to the market.
• Very strong understanding and experience in the design, construction, constructability, optioning and delivered costs associated with multi-disciplinary HV infrastructure projects including a demonstrated knowledge of, and commitment to workplace health and safety, and environmental practices. Direct experience in designing, constructing and commissioning of HV electrical infrastructure projects, with experience to include the civil, mechanical, control, protection, telecommunications, HV cable systems and OHL systems components.
• Broad technical and engineering understanding of HV connection solutions, Power Systems and electrical networks knowledge, inclusive of optioning and the development of concurrent solutions in complex decision environments.
• Strong cost and estimating knowledge in integrated HV solutions to develop and implement cost effective fit-for purpose solutions.
• Proven skill in developing and maintaining viable customer relationships and understanding, supplying and delivering product solutions according to customer needs including entrepreneurial insight in the implementation of customer-focussed projects.
• Strong overall commercial acumen and proven ability to design and deliver projects and products to time, cost and quality objectives that address risks and reputational interests in a commercial context.
• Demonstrated success as an agent of change within a company undergoing significant transformation towards improving its commercial and competitive standing.
• Demonstrated ability to be a leader in a small multi-disciplinary team environment that places a high value on collaboration

The Lead Design Engineer is responsible for managing the detailed design delivery of assigned Energy and Infrastructure projects within Yurika’s program of works. The role provides high levels of technical and solutions support to the project delivery team, developing fit for purpose, accurately scoped and costed technical solutions that align with the client’s needs.

Some of the accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrated expert knowledge of the Energy Infrastructure and Utility Services market, how it is evolving and have established key knowledge areas and knowledge partners to allow the business to adapt quickly and adequately in providing new solutions to the market.
• Very strong understanding and experience in the design, construction, constructability, optioning and delivered costs associated with multi-disciplinary HV infrastructure projects including a demonstrated knowledge of, and commitment to workplace health and safety, and environmental practices. Direct experience in designing, constructing and commissioning of HV electrical infrastructure projects, with experience to include the civil, mechanical, control, protection, telecommunications, HV cable systems and OHL systems components.
• Broad technical and engineering understanding of HV connection solutions, Power Systems and electrical networks knowledge, inclusive of optioning and the development of concurrent solutions in complex decision environments.
• Strong cost and estimating knowledge in integrated HV solutions to develop and implement cost effective fit-for purpose solutions.
• Proven skill in developing and maintaining viable customer relationships and understanding, supplying and delivering product solutions according to customer needs including entrepreneurial insight in the implementation of customer-focussed projects.
• Strong overall commercial acumen and proven ability to design and deliver projects and products to time, cost and quality objectives that address risks and reputational interests in a commercial context.
• Demonstrated success as an agent of change within a company undergoing significant transformation towards improving its commercial and competitive standing.
• Demonstrated ability to be a leader in a small multi-disciplinary team environment that places a high value on collaboration.