Job Description: Team Lead – Distribution Design Engineer
Location: Melbourne, VIC (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
We are seeking a technically accomplished and leadership-oriented Team Lead – Distribution Design Engineer to join our established engineering consultancy in Melbourne. In this role, you will bridge the gap between high-level project strategy and technical execution. You will lead a dedicated team of engineers and drafters to deliver complex electrical distribution projects, ensuring all designs meet stringent safety, reliability, and regulatory standards for major Victorian utility infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
...Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, coach, and develop a team of Distribution Designers. You will be responsible for workload management, technical guidance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
Technical Oversight: Act as the Lead Design Verifier, ensuring all overhead and underground reticulation designs comply with Australian standards and specific Victorian service and installation rules.
Project Delivery: Manage the end-to-end design lifecycle for brownfield and greenfield projects, including URD (Urban Residential Development), indoor/outdoor substations, and network reinforcements.
Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for external partners, local councils, and civil contractors, navigating complex approvals and site-specific challenges.
Quality & Safety: Drive a "Safety by Design" approach, ensuring all projects minimize risk to the public and field crews while maintaining cost-efficiency.
Technical Skills & Qualifications
To thrive in this role, you’ll need a deep understanding of the Australian electrical distribution landscape:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
Experience: 7+ years in distribution design, with a proven track record in a senior or supervisory capacity within the Australian power sector.
Standards Knowledge: Expert-level understanding of Victorian industry standards (e.g., VESI, VEDN) and AS/NZS 3000.
Design Scope: Proven experience with 11kv and 22kv networks, including protection coordination and voltage drop calculations.
Why Join Our Team?
Grid Impact: Your work directly supports the reliability of the Victorian power grid during the critical transition to renewable energy integration.
Flexibility: We offer genuine hybrid working arrangements to balance site visits with office and home-based work.
Career Path: As our Melbourne footprint grows, your path to Associate or Principal level is clearly defined and mentored.
To apply: send updated CV or reach out via email: danielle.jacobson@randstad.com.au
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
