Designs, develops and supervises the manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of equipment, machines and systems for the generation, distribution, utilisation and control of electric power.

• Plans and designs power stations and power generation equipment; determines the type and arrangement of circuits, transformers, circuit-breakers, transmission lines and other equipment; develops products such as electric motors, components, equipment and appliances; interprets specifications, drawings, standards and regulations relating to electric power equipment and use; organises and manages resources used in the supply of electrical components, machines, appliances and equipment; establishes delivery and installation schedules for machines, switchgear, cables and fittings; supervises the operation and maintenance of power stations, transmission and distribution systems and industrial plants; designs and installs control and signalling equipment for road, rail and air traffic; may specialise in research in areas such as power generation and transmission systems, transformers, switchgear and electric motors, telemetry and control systems.

• Frequently works indoors in offices, laboratories and workshops which are part of government or professional engineering consulting companies.
• Frequently works outdoors to inspect power stations and power lines, meet with clients, contractors and affected parties, otherwise works in adequately lit, heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained workspaces.
• May be needed to work occasionally in all weathers on worksites to install and repair equipment.

• Sedentary to light physical demand. Frequent sitting in offices, in meetings or at computer workstations and draughting boards.
• Stands and walks frequently in offices and occasionally stands and walks on-site. May involve negotiating difficult/uneven terrain and hazardous conditions.
• There is an occasional requirement for lifting, carrying or pulling within a light physical demand range.
• Occasional bending, squatting or crouching, and stretching, twisting, climbing.
• Occasional to frequent repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using hand tools and equipment including drawing boards, testing equipment, writing instruments, calculators and computers.
• Uses plans, manuals and safety clothing/equipment on site.
• There is occasional to frequent driving of cars, 4WD or utility vehicles in order to visit outdoor sites.
• Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with design, drawing, planning, research, mathematical, engineering, computing, communication, interpersonal, organisational, problem solving, and decision-making capabilities.

• A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required. Registration is required.

• There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.