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Senior Engineering Officer
full-time
About this role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineering Officer to join our team within the Energy Network division. This role can be based anywhere within our operational footprint.
The Senior Engineering Officer is responsible for delivering high‑level technical analysis, design, planning and evaluation across a broad range of engineering functions within the network. The role plays a critical part in supporting network performance, safety, reliability and compliance, while driving continuous improvement and contributing to long‑term network capability.
Working closely with internal stakeholders, technical specialists and external partners, the Senior Engineering Officer provides expert technical advice, prepares detailed analysis and reporting, and contributes to the development of strategic network programs. The role also supports project planning, system enhancement activities and development of business strategies that ensure our network continues to meet customer, regulatory and future energy requirements.
This position requires strong analytical and problem‑solving capability, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively on complex engineering challenges. A deep understanding of network design principles, electrical safety requirements, and technical standards is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the development, implementation and ongoing review of technical work packets to optimise commercial and technical outcomes.
- Prepare annual work budgets and support the implementation and monitoring of strategic expenditure programs.
- Provide high‑level technical evaluation and strategic input across a broad range of Energy Network projects and designs.
- Conduct detailed analysis, prepare high‑quality technical reports, develop recommendations and support business strategies to monitor and improve system performance.
- Collate, analyse and interpret statistical data, producing complex reports and recommending enhancements to systems, processes and procedures.
- Lead or support technical project activities, including planning, validation of equipment and systems, and evaluation of engineering initiatives.
- Provide expert technical assistance and advice to internal stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and supporting informed decision‑making.
- Demonstrate behaviours aligned with Essential Energy’s Code of Conduct and Leadership Values, promoting safety, collaboration, integrity and continuous improvement.
About You
- Extensive experience in a similar engineering role within the energy, electrical or utilities industry.
- Comprehensive knowledge of network design philosophies, statutory requirements and electrical safety rules.
- Proven experience applying technical and analytical skills to manage planned and unplanned events and resolve engineering issues.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare high‑quality technical reports, recommendations and strategic insights.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and present complex information clearly.
- Highly organised, flexible and self‑motivated, with the ability to manage a diverse and complex workload.
- Advanced problem‑solving and decision‑making capability, with strong attention to detail.
- Sound proficiency in business systems and computer applications relevant to the role.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering, or demonstrated equivalent capability through qualifications and experience.
- Current driver’s licence.
- WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Certificate.
- Ability to maintain all required licences, authorisations and certifications for the role.
Desirable
- Level 3 Restricted Zone Substation Access.
Why Essential Energy
Essential Energy provides employees with a wide range of benefits through partnerships with leading organisations such as Qantas, Optus, NIB and Mildura Health Fund. Employees gain access to a variety of Health and Wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport. Visit our employee benefits page for more information.
We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.
For further information, please contact Malik Awan on 0455 296 220.
Applications close on Wednesday 11 February 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.
Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart. Building a better energy future.
Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.
At Essential Energy, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact [email protected] or call us on 1800 255 777
What you'll do
- The Senior Engineering Officer is responsible for delivering high-level technical analysis, design, planning, and evaluation across a broad range of engineering functions. This role supports network performance, safety, reliability, and compliance while driving continuous improvement.
About Essential Energy
Essential Energy builds, operates and maintains one of Australia’s largest electricity distribution networks, providing a vital service to over 900,000 customers across regional, rural and remote communities.
Our network footprint covers 95 per cent of New South Wales and parts of southern Queensland, traversing 737,000 square kilometres of diverse landscape from the desert to the coast, across alpine to sub-tropical.
Delivering safe and reliable power for our communities is at the core of what we do.
The poles and wires that line our streets deliver the energy that powers the homes, hospitals, schools and businesses that form our communities. But they can also allow for communities to generate, share and store their own electricity.
Through innovation and technology, we are actively supporting the energy transition by inspiring and enabling the network of the future.
Underpinning this is our commitment to the safety of our employees, contractors and the community. We strive to continuously improve our safety performance and we work with the people we serve to promote electrical safety awareness.
We're dedicated to giving back to the communities where we live and work.
Essential Energy, power and people you can rely on, now and in the future.
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