Senior Design Engineer (BBBH314) Sydney CBD, Sydney, Australia

Salary: AUD150000 - AUD180000 per annum + + Bonus

What will this job do to improve your life?

This position will place you at the centre of major infrastructure and energy projects that directly impact communities and the future of the grid. You will gain exposure to complex underground utility projects, work alongside experienced industry professionals, and develop highly transferable technical and project delivery skills.

You will also strengthen your technical capability across HV underground cable systems and industry-leading design software such as CYMCAP, giving you highly valuable experience that is increasingly in demand across the utilities and renewables sector.

About the role

This position reports into the Engineering Manager and works closely with project managers, construction teams, estimators, and external utility stakeholders. You will play a key role in delivering detailed engineering designs across underground electrical infrastructure projects while supporting project delivery from concept through to construction and commissioning.

The role will focus heavily on underground power design, cable routing, thermal analysis, utility compliance, and renewable energy connection projects.

Duties

  • Deliver detailed underground electrical designs for utility infrastructure projects
  • Complete cable sizing, thermal studies, and ampacity calculations using CYMCAP
  • Review technical drawings, specifications, and construction requirements
  • Support project and site teams with technical advice during delivery and commissioning

Skill/Experience

  • Experience delivering underground utility or electrical infrastructure designs
  • Strong capability using CYMCAP for underground cable design and analysis
  • Knowledge of HV/LV cable systems, trench design, and utility standards
  • Experience working within utilities, EPC, construction, or infrastructure environments
  • Relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering or similar

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements and supportive leadership team
  • Strong career progression within a growing EPC business
  • Exposure to large-scale infrastructure and energy projects
  • Long-term project pipeline with stable growth opportunities

Company & culture

Vinova are working with a leading infrastructure and energy business delivering complex utility and electrical projects across Australia through their EPC division. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across power, utilities, and renewable infrastructure.

You will join a collaborative team environment with direct access to experienced industry leaders, strong project exposure, and genuine opportunities for long-term progression.