Engineering Officer / Engineer

Ausgrid; Central Coast Council; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Fortnightly Rostered Day Off

Competitive salary + super

Job summary

Ausgrid, the largest electricity distributor on Australia's east coast, is recruiting an Engineering Officer / Engineer to join the NSW team. Based at Ourimbah Depot with a hybrid work model, this permanent full-time opportunity offers exposure to maintenance, breakdown response and construction across 11kV networks.

Reporting to the Portfolio Manager, you will plan, coordinate and deliver projects, manage stakeholders and ensure safe delivery of work with strong project management and

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma or Degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience delivering electrical engineering projects, preferably within distribution networks, utilities, infrastructure or construction environments.
• Proven significant experience and technical expertise gained in a relevant trade; or experience in an engineering related or technical role; within the electricity distribution or relevant industry.
• Demonstrated experience working within a team environment to effectively deliver projects or work outcomes within appropriate timeframes and costs.
• Proven experience liaising with a variety of stakeholders, including the resolution of complex complaints / issues.
• Experience in monitoring costs and financial impacts across work activities, projects or programs of work.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of both written and system-based project / work activity documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate maintenance, breakdown response and construction activities across Ausgrid's Distribution Network, including overhead, underground and substation assets operating at 415V and 11kV.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships and provide quality job documentation to field teams for safe delivery of work.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder liaison

Team collaboration

Safety focus

Education

Advanced Diploma or Degree in electrical engineering

Job description

• Permanent full-time Opportunity | $155,064 + 16.5% Super
• Receive a fortnightly Rostered Day Off in support of work/life balance!
• Based at Ourimbah Depot | Hybrid Work Model

About Ausgrid – we're wired for good

We're the largest distributor of electricityon 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 companywith 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.

See yourself working here

Reporting to the Portfolio Manager, the Engineering Officer / Engineer will work as part of a team of Engineers, Engineering Officers and Project Delivery Officers to plan and coordinate maintenance, breakdown response and construction activities across Ausgrid's Distribution Network, including overhead, underground and substation assets operating at 415V and 11kV.

The role is ideally suited to an electrical engineering professional with demonstrated experience managing electrical infrastructure projects from planning through to delivery. Applicants will have a strong understanding of project management principles, stakeholder coordination, resource planning and the safe execution of electrical works within a utility, infrastructure or similar environment.

You will manage internal and external stakeholder relationships and provides quality job documentation to field teams to ensure the safe delivery of work for the continued reliable operation of Ausgrid's network.

What you bring to the role

You will have a proven capability to work effectively in a team environment with strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders. Safety will be your core value, and you will be passionate about delivering a safe & reliable network for our customers.

To be successful, you will have the following skills & experience:

• Advanced Diploma or Degree in an electrical or relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience delivering electrical engineering projects, preferably within distribution networks, utilities, infrastructure or construction environments, is highly desirable.
• Proven significant experience and technical expertise gained in a relevant trade; or experience in an engineering related or technical role; within the electricity distribution or relevant industry.
• Demonstrated experience working within a team environment to effectively deliver projects or work outcomes within appropriate time frames and costs.
• Proven experience liaising with a variety of stakeholders, including the resolution of complex complaints / issues.
• Experience in monitoring costs and financial impacts across work activities, projects or programs of work.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of both written and system-based project / work activity documentation.

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/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent Team [e-mail].

Application close date: 11 September 2026

please note, this date is subject to early closure

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.

By applying, you may be considered for a Talent Pool to support future opportunities over the next 12 months.