- Be responsible for the provision of specialised underground asset related engineering services in the development, design and Implementation of key strategic engineering projects for the Energy network
- Ensure Essential Energy's underground asset construction standards, network design requirements and approved materials for use on the network, are kept up to date and in line with industry standards.
- Identify, establish and foster key business, regulatory body, stakeholder and customer relationships ensuring all Energy Network projects and process issues are addressed to meet agreed outcomes giving Essential Energy a competitive edge
- Research, Identify, develop and implement business unit opportunities which align with business strategies that promotes Energy Network service delivery
- Specialised technical knowledge and experience required to undertake the role of a Principal Engineer in relation to underground assets including cables, kiosk distribution transformers, switchgear, pits pillars and accessories from low voltage reticulation through to high voltage transmission assets in an Energy Network environment
- Experience in the application of knowledge to problem solve highly technical engineering issues in both planned an unplanned Energy Network projects
- Experience in the application of Workplace Occupational Health and Safety practices, policies, procedures and programs to ensure compliance in all Energy Network projects and issue requirements
- Experience in the application of Environmental and sustainable energy management policies, procedures and programs to ensure compliance with Energy Network projects and issue requirements
- Degree of Engineering (Electrical) or equivalent to satisfy graduate membership to Engineers Australia.
- Drivers licence
- WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Cert
- Level 3 Restricted Zone Substation access
- Post graduate qualifications in engineering
- Degree of Business Administration
- Chartered Professional Engineer (CPENG) qualification
- Experience with CIGRE or other comparable industry knowledge community
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Principal Engineer - New South Wales, Australia - Essential Energy
Description
We are unique
Join an organisation that values your voice, empowers your autonomy, recognises the strength in diversity, and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on regional, rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industry's future.
Our network covers 95 percent of NSW by area and parts of Southern Queensland, traversing 737,000 square kilometres of diverse landscape from the desert to the coast, across alpine to subtropical terrain. We operate and maintain approximately 183,000 km of electrical network servicing around 890,000 customers.
About the role
We are currently recruiting for a Principal Engineer to join our Underground Assets Engineering team within the Asset and Operations division. This position can be based anywhere within our Essential Energy's footprint in NSW.
As the Principal Engineer Underground, you will be responsible for ensuring Essential Energy's underground network assets are installed, maintained and operated in line with highest industry standards to maintain a safe and reliable network. To successfully accomplish this you will be required to perform detailed analysis and technical evaluations across a range of engineering functions, including the identification, research and development of new criteria, products and applications of knowledge and procedures across the Energy Network.
Key Responsibilities:
About You
Required Qualifications
Desirable
Why Essential Energy
We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience and 16% superannuation.
For information on our employee benefits (such as Fitness Passport, Apple, JB Hi-Fi and Dell Employee Purchase Programs and 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers) please visit our Employee Benefits page.
We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.
An energy network doesn't just keep the lights on... it's a living network that needs to adapt to new and emerging energy generation technologies while still meeting the energy needs of customers.
It requires innovation, commitment, and collaboration to bring people together to solve the energy delivery challenges of the modern world.
Your potential will be realised, and you'll feel a real sense of purpose and satisfaction knowing you have a pivot role to play in delivering the energy of the future to the people who need it today.
For internal roles: For further information please review PD NET0616a and contact Peter Couch, Manager Engineering – Underground Assets on
For further information please contact Peter Couch, Manager Engineering – Underground Assets on
Applications close on Sunday 19 May at 11:55pm
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.
