Automation Engineer

The opportunity  

Join Downer’s Power Projects team as an Automation Engineer and make a significant impact overseeing the commissioning and design of Substation and Switching Stations. You are responsible for designing, configuring, and delivering the automation and control layer of the station—essentially turning all plant signals into usable operational control and visibility. 

The role will be based out of our Dandenong Office and will require occasional interstate travel. You will have the option to work form home 1-2 days a week. 

What you’ll do  

Deliver design packages so that they comply with and meet expectations from clients, communities, environmental management requirements and other legislative requirements 

• Deliver on time and high quality

• Work with team members to deliver packages 

• Provide support to the design manager in terms of reporting, RFI’s and variations

• Assist with the development of a project budget and monitor and control project costs

• Undertake Commissioning activities for telco testing

• Ensure design is checked thoroughly and follow the Quality Control Process 

• Provide expert technical advice to the Project Delivery and wider program teams 

• Provide input to reporting on project performance and progress, including development of solutions to issues that compromise attainment of agreed performance targets 

• Attend initial planning site visits

• Participate in the SID an Assist in the identification of potential hazardous site activities and ensure appropriate procedures and controls are implemented

• Ensure the consideration of community, environment, operations and maintenance issues are integrated into the selection of preferred options for the project during the planning and design process

What we offer  

• Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives 

• Access to Downer Group benefits  

• Flexible working arrangements / hybrid working   

• Personalised career path development and growth working with an industry leading team.  

• Competitive remuneration package  

• Safety focused culture working within in leading services industry  

• Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring    

• Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company  

What we’re looking for  

• 5+ years’ project delivery experience within the Power Industry delivering SCADA design

• Qualifications in Electrical Engineering Discipline

• Leadership and management of design packages

• Experience in the use of CAD packages such as, Micro Station, AutoCAD.

• Knowledge of the major components which comprise HV transmission and distribution networks such as transmission lines, transformers, capacitors, reactors, circuit breakers, CTs, VTs and CVTs.

‘About Energy & Utilities… 

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.  

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone. 

How to apply  

Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you!   

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.