Design Engineer - Intium
Essential Energy
Design electrical layouts and HV systems for renewable energy substations, ensuring compliance.
7 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Office Full-Time
Company Size
3,280 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Distribution
Utility Services
Renewable Energy
Electricity Network Maintenance
Customer Services
Electricity Infrastructure
Network Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Infrastructure
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
licence management
- Maintenance of all required regulatory, industry and business licences and authorisations
What you bring
electrical power
autocad
etap
bachelor
hv design
ev infrastructure
- Familiarity with relevant legislation and policies for design and specification preparation
- Current driver’s licence
- Technical expertise in electrical power systems, including circuit breakers, transformers, and protection relays
- Bachelor of Engineering meeting Engineers Australia or Washington Accord standards
- Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory
- Skilled in feasibility assessments, compliance audits, quality inspections, and detailed design
- Ability to direct and review project designs with external consultants
- WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Certificate
- Extensive knowledge of Australian and International Standards and Codes of Practice
- Strong knowledge of HV and secondary systems design, particularly for renewable energy connection assets
- Experience in electrical vehicle charging infrastructure design
- Practical experience in design and construction
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Company
Overview
737,000 km²
Service Area
The company operates across a vast region spanning the size of Western Europe.
A$1.79B
Annual Revenue
Generates significant revenue primarily through electricity distribution and water management services.
1.4M
Power Poles
Operates and maintains an extensive network of power infrastructure supporting rural and remote areas.
4.6/ km
Customer Density
Maintains the lowest customer density network in the National Electricity Market.
- Operates an extensive network including ~183,000 km overhead lines and 360 zone substations.
- Projects include rural network upgrades, solar/battery connections, and remote flood recovery efforts.
- Subsidiary Intium provides innovative B2B energy solutions for Australia’s transition to renewables.
- Engineers maintain infrastructure across diverse terrains from alpine peaks to coastal zones.
- Make safety your own
- Be easy to do business with
- Make every dollar count
- Be courageous, shape the future
- Be inclusive, supportive and honest
1.54 + 2.08 GW
Renewables Connected
11 large-scale renewables and over 34,000 small-scale systems connected in the 2023-24 period.
33.7%
Renewables Contribution
Renewables supplied a significant portion of the network load by June 2024.
>96%
LED Lighting Rollout
Converted a vast majority of streetlights to LED in the 2022-23 period.
4 tonnes COâ‚‚
COâ‚‚ Reduction
Reduced emissions with Australia's first hydrogen-based power system in under a year.
- Net‑zero transition supported through electrification, EV scale‑up and optimised network connections
- Electrified fleet, deployed renewables and actively reduced network distribution losses
- Facilitated EV infrastructure across network and transitioned from 240 V to 230 V to increase export capacity
- Governance via Board, Executive, Sustainability Steering Committee with transparent public reporting
- Deployed first large network battery in Port Macquarie to support rooftop solar exports
30%
Female Participation Target
Committed to ≥30% female participation in the workforce.
6 Scholarships
Indigenous Scholarships
Awarded to university students as part of inclusion efforts.
26 Weeks
Parental Leave Duration
Number of weeks of parental leave offered to employees.
21%
Female Workplace Participation
Current percentage of female representation in the workforce.
- Inclusion Advisory Group established to address intersectionality
- Corporate mentoring program launched for all employees
- Completed first Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan; second RAP under development
- Launched internship program
- Exemption to allocate 30% of early-talent roles to women
- Delivered disability-aware recruitment training
- Conducted LGBTQIA+ awareness training and developed Autism awareness resources
- Menopause Friendly Australia accredited and Family Inclusive Workplace certified
- Bronze tier in Pride in Diversity’s Australian Workplace Equity Index
- Endorsed by WORK180 with Large Enterprise and Flexible Working Awards (2025)
- Flexible work options
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