Principal Engineer: Future Energy Planning & Grid Innovation

Endeavour Energy (NSW); Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Endeavour Energy in Sydney is seeking a Principal Engineer – Future Energy Planning to provide technical leadership across network planning and to shape robust, defensible planning practices. You will mentor engineers, review complex assessments and translate findings into clear recommendations that support confident decision-making.

You’ll work on DER integration, electrification, batteries, EV charging and major loads, influencing internal and external stakeholders while upholding safety and

Qualifications

• Experience in distribution planning and connection assessments.
• Ability to lead complex investigations and provide defensible recommendations.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide principal-level technical leadership to Future Energy Planning Engineers.
• Lead planning assessments and peer reviews of engineering recommendations.
• Guide DER, electrification, batteries, EV charging and other evolving network studies.
• Translate complex analysis into concise options, risks and recommendations for managers.

Skills

Distribution planning

DER integration

Engineering judgement

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Professional Engineer status desirable

Tools

PowerFactory

Job description

Endeavour Energy in Sydney is seeking a Principal Engineer – Future Energy Planning to provide technical leadership across network planning and to shape robust, defensible planning practices. You will mentor engineers, review complex assessments and translate findings into clear recommendations that support confident decision-making.

You’ll work on DER integration, electrification, batteries, EV charging and major loads, influencing internal and external stakeholders while upholding safety and