Executive Director Project Engineering (Energyco)

the original; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 288,000 - 352,000; Full time

Job summary

EnergyCo NSW is seeking an Executive Director, Project Engineering to lead major network infrastructure initiatives and deliver robust engineering practices. You will guide technical decisions, manage risks and collaborate with embedded project teams to balance technical, environmental and economic factors for NSW consumers.

With a tertiary engineering qualification and proven leadership in large-scale projects, you will influence governance, stakeholder engagement and policy alignment while

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in an engineering discipline and extensive experience in system planning, design and delivery of transmission, distribution and non-network infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge and experience in project initiation balancing technical and economic considerations, operating within corporate governance practices.
• Experience in technical design and development of major greenfield transmission projects with knowledge of the Australian context and engagement with external stakeholders.
• Experience in power system performance and the impact of major greenfield project design on overall system performance.
• Extensive knowledge of integrating renewable energy within established electricity networks and leading complex advisory/projects with policy and environmental awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and expert advice to initiate network infrastructure developments.
• Develop and maintain strong industry relationships and ensure best practice processes.
• Coordinate with embedded project teams to balance engineering, environmental, economic and community factors.
• Manage technical risks and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Join us in driving impactful change by transforming the NSW electricity system!

Lead the initiation of network infrastructure projects and application for robust engineering practices to deliver the 20 year blue print to transform the NSW electricity system

• Permanent ongoing opportunity

• Key leadership role driving EnergyCo’s network infrastructure developments

• Sydney CBD location preferred with hybrid working from home and office supported

• SEB2 level role, TRP commencing from $320,213

EnergyCo NSW is spearheading the transition to renewable energy to deliver clean electricity to the people of NSW as coal-fired power stations near closure.

About the Opportunity

Our EnergyCo, the Network Planning division is currently seeking to appoint an Executive Director, Project Engineering on an ongoing basis to join their expanding team.

As Executive Director Project Engineering, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and expert advice to initiate network infrastructure developments with a focus on delivering best practice processes, working in partnership with embedded Project teams to find solutions to complex technical issues to achieve the appropriate balance of engineering, environmental, economic and community factors.

This role oversees the identification and development of engineering solutions including assessment of new technologies for adoption, management of technical risks and ensures compliance with relevant standards and regulations to provide optimal energy supply to NSW consumers. The incumbent will be required to develop and maintain strong industry relationships.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a highly accomplished senior executive with experience initiating and leading large, complex network infrastructure projects. In addition to your advanced technical capability, you will demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement, exceptional communication and leadership skills combined with a high degree of problem-solving skills to help in delivering this highly critical projects.

Key knowledge and experience

• Tertiary qualification in an engineering discipline and extensive experience in the system planning, design and delivery of transmission, distribution and non-network infrastructure.

• Strong knowledge and experience in project initiation balancing technical and economic considerations, operating within corporate Governance practices

• Experience in technical design and development of major greenfield transmission projects with excellent knowledge of the local Australian context and industry. Experience in leading technical and project discussions with external stakeholders.

• Experience in power system performance and the impact of major greenfield project design on the performance of the overall power system.

• Extensive knowledge of technical complexities of integrating renewable energy within established electricity networks.

• Extensive experience in leading complex technical advisory and project management services with a keen understanding of policy, commercial and environmental factors impacting infrastructure integration.

For more information read the full Role Description: Executive Director Project Engineering

Who we are?

The Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo) is a statutory corporation established under the Energy and Utilities Administration Act 1987 and governed by its Board, appointed by the Minister for Energy. EnergyCo is a Staff Agency employing all EnergyCo staff and is an agency related to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).

EnergyCo plays a pivotal role in the NSW Government’s Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, which aims to transform the state’s electricity system into one that is cheap, clean, and reliable. As Infrastructure Planner under the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020, EnergyCo is responsible for leading the delivery of the State’s first five Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) and the first two priority network infrastructure projects (PTIPs), which are located in the Central-West Orana, New England, South West, Hunter-Central Coast, and Illawarra regions. We work closely with communities, investors, and industry to investigate, plan, recommend and coordinate generation, storage and network infrastructure projects.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

Applications close Sunday 22nd of November at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Michael Brown via [e-mail] or on 0418 696 254.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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