VAC 11/25 - PROJECT TECHNICIAN DESIGN & PLANNING (CENTRAL)

10 January 2025

The position will be based at the Energy Fiji Limited’s Head Office, Suva and will report to the Team Leader Network Design & Planning Central.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist Team Leader Design & Planning in processing Application for power supply for new customers in Rural, Commercial & Industrial sectors;
  • Co-ordinate site meetings with Developers and Investors applying for power supply and finalizing decisions;
  • Create and verify cost estimates, using costing software, for network extension proposals as per approved budget for the financial year;
  • Prepare Quotation Letter for approval by the Department/Divisional Head/CEO on particular extensions schemes;
  • Prepare Project implementation files for projects paid by Developers, Investors, the Government, Utilities, Telecommunication Companies or other Stakeholders;
  • Enter a Distribution high voltage Substation with a competent personnel from Network SBA for site checks, and planning works for extension of grids;
  • Assist the Network Design Engineer/ Electrical Engineer with Distribution system augmentations works or design of the 33 kV sub-transmission lines for meeting the load growth, and for ensuring quality and reliability of the supply systems;
  • Liaise with Utility Providers (e.g. FRA, WAF, TFL, etc) to ensure smooth operation of EFL’s power grid extension projects and removal and/or relocation of existing EFL assets;
  • Assist Protection Engineer in preparing model systems parameters on the Mi Power software for system studies and future planning and network augmentation works as & when required;
  • Carry out other delegated duties as assigned by the Team Leader Network Design or Technical Officer Projects.

Key Requirements

  • A Diploma (or higher qualification) in Electrical Engineering;
  • At least four (4) years of work experience within the Design and Planning Department, OR Network Construction, Operation & Maintenance;
  • Have an excellent ability in working with Microsoft Office Applications and other tools within Design and Planning Department;
  • A valid Group 2 “full” Driving License (Manual Transmission) is mandatory;
  • Ability to use the Load-Flow studies software on EFL Electrical Network is an added advantage.

EFL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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