Engineer

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Salary: $149,387-$176,778+ 16.5% super and fortnightly RDO

Hybrid working | Free onsite parking

About Ausgrid – we’re wired for good

We’re the largest distributor of electricity on Australia’s east coast, which means over two million homes and businesses rely on our good work. We’re here at the heart of the energy transition, and we’re driven by a powerful purpose to make electricity accessible for all.

It’s an exciting new chapter for our company with each day bringing a renewed energy to how we deliver, store and use electricity. As we continue to grow, we’re in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals.

Everyone’s job is important here. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Joining the Transmission Substations North, Operational Engineering team based at Wallsend and Cardiff depots, the successful candidate will provide support in the operation, maintenance and commissioning of zone and sub‑transmission substations and intelligent distribution assets across the Hunter and Central Coast regions. The position provides a mix of technical engineering, project management and field support activities.

Key responsibilities

• Project management of zone and sub‑transmission capital construction/replacement works
• Review and setting of 11kV protection systems and 11kV distribution network
• Commissioning and engineering support for field‑based crews in protection, voltage regulation and telecontrol systems
• Planning and engineering support for substation maintenance activities

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role, you will need to have experience in protection systems for electrical networks, commissioning substation equipment and project/works management. You will have a wide range of engineering knowledge, both technical and hands on that you can apply to engineering solutions within the business.

• Engineering degree in relevant discipline (or equivalent)
• Proven experience within the electricity distribution or relevant industry, for works with protection, voltage regulation and telecontrol systems

Why work for us?

We empower our teams to challenge the status quo, they own decisions that directly impact the transformation of our network to be safer, smarter, and more sustainable. In return, our employees enjoy an array of benefits including:

• Fortnightly Rostered day off (RDO)
• Employees enjoy 16% superannuation
• Flexibility in all its forms – condensed work weeks, part‑time working, job sharing, remote working, flexible hours, and time off in lieu
• Gender‑neutral parental leave that is competitive and provides our employees with long‑term support
• Support for aged care through aged care support services offering expert guidance

Life at Ausgrid

At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits. From salary sacrificing electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, our benefits support your work here, and your life out there.

Celebrate success every day with our employee recognition program to bring out each other’s best. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, secondments, training and mentors, whose advice you’ll keep wherever you go.

We’re proud to offer gender‑neutral parental leave to balance work when growing your family. And if you’re caring for elderly parents, our aged care support services offer expert guidance to help you access care for your loved ones. At Ausgrid, it’s all about supporting you in every aspect of life.

If you require support with your application or reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent Team: [email protected].

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