What will this job do to improve your life?

This role gives you something that is increasingly rare in larger organisations: true ownership. You will see your designs turn into real, operating assets in industrial environments across Victoria and regional Australia. Instead of being siloed, you will broaden your technical capability across LV systems, power studies, procurement and site delivery. The exposure to full project lifecycles, senior engineers with deep industry experience, and hands-on commissioning work will significantly strengthen your career profile and long-term employability.

About the role

Vinova are working with a leading privately owned engineering business operating as a design-led EPC and specialist subcontractor within industrial energy and infrastructure. The role reports into Head of Engineering and works closely with senior electrical engineers, project managers, mechanical and process engineers, and external civil and structural consultants. You will support projects for major industrial clients and emerging technologies such as BESS, with typical project durations of one to two years.

Duties

• Design LV electrical systems including switchboards and transformers
• Produce single line diagrams, cable sizing, breaker sizing and power studies
• Support procurement through technical scopes and supplier evaluations
• Interface with electrical subcontractors during design, installation and commissioning
• Provide site support and commissioning assistance across regional projects

Skills and experience

• Background in electrical engineering with LV systems exposure
• Experience producing electrical designs and single line diagrams
• Understanding of electrical installation and manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical
• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification

Benefits

• Hybrid working model once established, typically three days in office and two from home
• High level of responsibility and project ownership in a small team
• Strong learning and development environment with senior mentorship
• Support for Engineers Australia membership and NER process
• Site allowances and domestic and international travel opportunities

Company and culture

Our client is a privately owned engineering business of around 50+ staff, headquartered in Melbourne with sales offices in Sydney too. They deliver industrial energy and infrastructure projects for major operators across oil and gas, energy transition and food manufacturing. The culture is engineering-led, collaborative and practical, with a strong emphasis on developing engineers through real project exposure rather than rigid corporate structures.