VAC 37/26 – TRAINEE ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN NETWORK DESIGN & PLANNING (WESTERN)
Salary not disclosedPosted 1 day ago
Closes in 21 days
About the company
Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) is Fiji's national electricity utility, responsible for generating, transmitting, and distributing power across the country. The company manages network design, planning, and supply connections for customers nationwide.
About the role
This trainee role sits within the Network Design & Planning team for the Western Division and is based at EFL's Navutu Depot, reporting to the Team Leader Network Design & Planning Western. The position processes power supply application forms and assesses electrical installation details, calculating maximum demand with reference to Australia and New Zealand wiring standards. It involves field visits and survey work for network extension design, developing technically sound electrical solutions, and preparing cost estimates using costing software. The role also prepares customer contribution values and quotation letters for approval, and coordinates project implementation files to enable supply connection approvals. It supports the Network Design Engineer on distribution system augmentation work and addresses safety clearance issues for power lines.
Key responsibilities
- Receive and process power supply application forms for supply connection approvals
- Assess electrical installation details and calculate maximum demand per AS/NZS 3000:2000 Wiring Rules
- Carry out field visits and survey work for network extension design
- Design electrical solutions for network extension power supply connections
- Verify, design, and prepare cost estimates for network extension proposals using costing software
- Prepare customer contribution values and quotation letters for approval
- Coordinate project implementation files to enable approval of power supply applications
- Carry out safety visits and audits of the network, initiating corrective design work and reporting
About the successful candidate
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institute
- Understanding of basic power system analytical techniques
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- A valid full Group two driver's license (manual transmission)