Downer’s New Energy team is looking for an experienced Design Engineer to support the development and delivery of Zero Emission Bus depot conversion projects.
Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you will manage engineering and design inputs across projects from concept through to detailed design. You will coordinate internal and external design resources, manage technical interfaces and help deliver practical, innovative and compliant engineering solutions.
This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the energy transition, contributing technical expertise to infrastructure projects while collaborating with project teams, clients, design partners and technology providers.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing engineering designs from concept through detailed design
- Coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and resolving project interfaces
- Evaluating design options and identifying value engineering opportunities
- Identifying and managing key design and delivery risks and opportunities
- Leading design workshops, technical reviews and design review meetings
- Supporting the planning, scheduling and monitoring of design activities
- Developing scopes of work for engineering consultants and contractors
- Providing technical advice and resolving design related challenges
- Supporting site inspections, testing, commissioning and defect closeout
- Ensuring Safety in Design principles, applicable legislation, standards and project requirements are embedded throughout design delivery
What we’re looking for
You will be an experienced engineering professional who enjoys working collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders to turn complex technical requirements into practical solutions.
You will ideally bring:
- A tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline
- A minimum of seven years post graduate engineering experience
- Demonstrated experience in design management on Design and Construct contracts
- Experience as a Design Engineer, Project Engineer or within a comparable engineering role
- Strong knowledge of building technology and construction methodologies
- Experience managing consultants, local authorities and other external stakeholders
- Experience preparing and evaluating tender documentation
- Knowledge of the NCC and relevant Australian Standards
- Understanding of cost planning, estimating, contract administration, commercial management and project controls
- Strong project management, communication and problem-solving capabilities
- Chartered Professional Engineer CPEng status is highly regarded
What we offer
This role provides the opportunity to contribute to an evolving New Energy portfolio and help shape innovative engineering solutions for Zero Emission Bus infrastructure.
You will work with experienced project and engineering professionals, engage with clients and industry partners and contribute to a collaborative environment focused on engineering excellence, innovation, sustainability and Zero Harm.
About Energy & Utilities
Downer’s Energy & Utilities business provides essential services and infrastructure solutions that support communities and industries across Australia and New Zealand.
Within New Energy, our teams are developing and delivering infrastructure solutions that support the transition to lower emission technologies, including Zero Emission Bus depot conversions. This role will play an important part in ensuring engineering and design outcomes are safe, practical, compliant and commercially effective.
How to apply
If you are an experienced engineering professional looking to apply your design expertise to innovative New Energy infrastructure, we encourage you to apply.
Please submit your application through the advertised Downer careers opportunity.
Downer is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Please note that Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Unsolicited resumes submitted by recruitment agencies will not be accepted or considered.
About UsAt Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. About the TeamDowner'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.
Skills Required
- Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline
- Minimum seven years of postgraduate engineering experience
- Demonstrated design management experience on Design and Construct contracts
- Experience as a Design Engineer, Project Engineer, or comparable engineering professional
- Strong knowledge of building technology and construction methodologies
- Experience managing consultants, local authorities, and external stakeholders
- Experience preparing and evaluating tender documentation
- Knowledge of the NCC and relevant Australian Standards
- Understanding of cost planning, estimating, contract administration, commercial management, and project controls
- Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving capabilities
- Chartered Professional Engineer CPEng status
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