Executive Director, Project Engineering – Hybrid NSW Infra

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

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