SA Power Networks
2020/2021 Engineering Vacation Program
Opportunity expired
Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- Apply by 23 Aug 2020
SA Power Networks is South Australia's electricity distributor and a vital part of everyday life in SA. We are proud of our role in empowering South Australia and as a supporter of our community.
We are currently offering paid work experience to undergraduate engineering students. In particular, we are looking for students commencing their final year in 2021 in the following engineering disciplines:
- Electrical (including mechatronic, electronic, sustainable, etc.)
- Civil Structural
We are offering up to 12 weeks summer vacation work, commencing November 2020, with a break over the Christmas & New Year period. Most importantly, you will be given the opportunity to be exposed to, and gain experience in, performing 'real' engineering work for the duration of your contract.
You will be enthusiastic, have a strong academic record, communicate well and be committed to your professional development.
Enquiries can be made by contacting Janine Hurley, Learning & Graduate Development Consultant, via email janine.hurley@sapowernetworks.com.au
Applications open on Monday 10th August and close 23rd August 2020. All applications must be submitted online via our website.
SA Power Networks is an Equal Opportunity employer and a corporate leader in Indigenous employment.
Residency Requirements
Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents only (inc. New Zealand Citizens)
Application procedures
To apply, please visit our careers website, you will need to submit a Cover Letter, your CV and a copy of your interim Academic Transcript.
Reviews
Current responsibilities include working on financial + risk modelling. The motivation behind the project is interesting and engaging, however I'm finding myself getting lost in the midst of the project after ~4 weeks working on it, mainly due to our resources being under equipped for what we're trying to do.
I will do ad-hoc protection reviews for requests from the field. When there are changes to the network I will conduct reviews to ensure we have adequate protection.
Changes every 6 months, however, my past three rotations have been in the reliability sector, project management role and now an engineering role.
About the employer
SA Power Networks
4.5
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Energy & Utilities
As the State’s electricity distributor, SA Power Networks is at the centre of an energy revolution.
Pros and cons of working at SA Power Networks
Pros
It is a large company with many opportunities to develop your skill set as a professional and advance in your field.
Work life balance
Work Culture Attention to safety options to undertake further education Employees willingness to teach graduates and new employees
Friendly colleagues, flexible working conditions, opportunity to work in many different groups
Diverse workload, great engineering colleagues, interesting work
Great place to start a career as a graduate, good support and development programs for grads. Good working conditions and expectations across the broader company The company's purpose and overall work is interesting and fulfilling
Cons
As a continuously forward thinking and progressive company there is regular movement of people and occasional restructuring of teams so there are periods of adjustment and re-organisation.
IT processes
The drive into the office
Sometimes monotonous, dull, or slow work tasks.' Sometimes bureaucracy makes processes difficult or frustrating