CDU-PWC Graduate Electrical Engineer

The Charles Darwin University (CDU) / Power and Water (PWC) / Graduate Electrical Engineer Program is a two year initiative designed to retain high-quality Graduates in the NT through a structured training and development program, providing you with the right tools, challenges, skills and hands-on experience to foster technical expertise and future leadership opportunities.

As a CDU – PWC Graduate Electrical Engineer you will assist in the determination and application of the operational technical envelope for the Northern Territory power systems for the secure, reliable and safe operation as well as the assessment of technical compliance of new and existing system participants to ensure compliance with various Technical Codes. Become a team member at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution, playing a key role in connecting vast renewable sources.

About You

To be successful, you will possess:

• A tertiary qualification, training and/or relevant experience in Engineering recognised for Professional Membership with Engineer Australia.
• Proven analytical, judgement and problem solving skills, including identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes.
• High level interpersonal and writing skills with proven attention to detail.
• Ability to assess and manage priorities to ensure deadlines are met.
• Demonstrated experience in power system analysis techniques and proficient in the use of system performance packages such as Power Factory PSS/E and Sincal will be highly regarded

To be considered for this role you should be a recent Charles Darwin University Electrical Engineering Graduate or due to graduate within the next 6 months.

Remuneration

Appointment to this role will be at Professional level 5. The base salary will be in the range $72,061 to $83,249 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $84,311 to $97,401 per annum including 17% superannuation.

What’s in it for you?

• An employer who values your contribution to build a bigger, better and stronger university
• Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training, education and research
• An enviable lifestyle within the unique and spectacular Northern Territory
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• Rotate seamlessly through various engineering domains, unlocking a spectrum of industrial insights.
• 17% superannuation
• 6 weeks of paid annual leave
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian University / NT Government for Long Service Leave
• Free on-campus parking in designated areas
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities

How to Apply

All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.

Preference will be given to CDU students who have graduated within the last six months of 2023 or are eligible to graduate within the first six months of 2024.

For a confidential discussion please contact Roanne Ramsey on 08 8946 6574 or email roanne.ramsey@cdu.edu.au

Diversity and Inclusion

At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We’re about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our university community feels that they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected university in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community is inclusive of all our staff, students and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTIQ+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.