You’re open to a change of direction and a new challenge.

You'll be part of the team that authorises, creates, upholds and improves the standards across a large organisation, sit at the table with the decision makers.

 

In this role, you'll:

Be a subject matter expert on the engineering and asset management of power and energy systems, with a speciality in battery and charging systems, power quality and energy management.

Your expertise will be applied to the operational asset portfolio which includes fleet, infrastructure and services across bus, ferry, light rail, maritime and operational technology.

You will:
• Provide technical oversight and support to internal and external stakeholders to improve the safety, compliance, reliability of power and energy systems
• Provide technical advice and inputs to policies, strategies, plans, standards and the like to achieve intended outcomes
• Drive continual improvement in power and energy outcomes through monitoring, analysis, change leadership and engagement with partners
• Ensure asset management, governance, planning and assurance decisions are aligned with Transport requirements

This role reports to the Senior Manager Asset Strategy (Power & Energy) in the newly created Operational Asset Assurance Branch of Coordinator General. The Directorate includes other Senior Manager roles in the team include Corridor & Civil, Technology Systems, and Fleet & Depot, as well as an Integration and Configuration specialist role.

The Senior Engineer will provide subject matter expertise for Coordinator General Division, including staff, partners and service providers involved in all asset lifecycle stages for power and energy systems. The role works in partnership with other experts within the branch, division and broader Transport portfolio as well as industry and the supply chain.

For more information on this position and business unit,  view the role description and information pack.

About you

You are a Senior Engineer with an electrical engineering degree and experience delivering outcomes for battery and charging systems, power quality and energy management.

You bring:
• expertise in cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders from multiple disciplines (e.g. engineering, commercial, operations, maintenance etc) to improve engineering and asset management outcomes
• aptitude for driving continual improvement, navigating competing interests and providing balanced advice that considers factors beyond pure engineering
• experience in monitoring and analysing asset data and developing evidence-based solutions to improve outcomes across the asset lifecycle.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. 

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days. 

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm 28th January 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact [email protected].

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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